Jayesh Kankanala

About

Building systems that merge robotics and AI.

I am a Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Washington interested in robotics and AI. My interests revolve around the idea of integrating AI into robotic systems to solve real-world problems more efficiently and effectively.

Featured Work

Engineering Projects

Robotics • Mechanical Design

Pivoting 2-Stage Cascading Telescopic Arm

The purpose of this project was to design a cascading arm that can operate in a plane of motion rather than an axis.

• Two-stage cascading arm driven by chain with option for third stage allows for extended reach with a compact stowed position
• 120:1 reduction to drive pivot - calculated using motor current charts
• 6.5:1 reduction to drive extension - calculated using gear ratio and chain reduction
• Three Kraken x60 motors minimizes brownout currents and avoids overheating

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Mechanical Design • CAD

Vise Fixture

The purpose of this project was to design a vise fixture that extends the operating envelope of a mill by adding a new base plate

• Extended operating envelope of the machining axis by creating a new base plate, eliminating the need for manual part registration
• Verified design using stress analysis, fabricated it, and tested it on the machine

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This project slot will be updated with photos and a full write-up.

In Progress

3-axis Robotic Arm with Vision-Based Control

The next engineering project is underway. Details, media, and a full write-up will be published here when it is ready.

• Cycloidal drive for all three joints for minimal backlash and high torque output
• Camera integration for Vision-Guided control
• Full case study and visuals will be added soon

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Research + Concepts

Research

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Technical Stack

Experience

Industry and Research Work