EMBEDDED SOFTWARE ENGINEER

PRANAY
TUMMALAPALLI.

Architecting intuitive Human-Robot Interaction powered by LLMs, grounded in real-world Robotics and high-performance Embedded Systems.

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Pranay Tummalapalli
+ STATUS: Available for Projects
Specialty Robotics
Domain Control Systems
Focus Embedded Systems
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ABOUT

Pranay with robot

Hey There.

I'm Pranay Tummalapalli, an embedded software and control systems engineer with over 4 years of experience in robotics. I'm deeply passionate about robotic control systems, algorithmic control, and building reliable, real-world robotic systems.

My work spans a wide spectrum — from humanoid upper-body robotic limbs to robot-assisted laparoscopic and orthopaedic surgery platforms, and autonomous vehicle systems. I enjoy developing systems that combine precision, safety, and intelligence.

Outside of engineering, I am a classically trained tabla player. I'm also an avid motorcycle touring enthusiast — long rides on open highways give me a sense of freedom and clarity that fuels my creativity.

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EXPERIENCE

Dec 2024 — Present Bengaluru, India

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Minus Zero Robotics

Autonomous Driving / ADAS — C/C++, eCAL, Vehicle Motion Control

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Nov 2023 — Nov 2024 IITM Research Park, Chennai

Sr. Embedded Software Engineer

Meril Healthcare Pvt. Ltd

Robot Assisted Surgery — STM32H7, BLDC Motor Control, EtherCAT, Yocto

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Jan 2023 — Nov 2023 Bengaluru, India

Robotics Systems Engineer

Articulus Surgical

Robot Assisted Surgery — ESP32, Kinematics, User Validation

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Nov 2021 — Jan 2023 Bengaluru, India

Mechatronics Engineer

Articulus Surgical

Robot Assisted Surgery — Fusion 360, 3D Printing, DFM, Kinematics

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Jan 2021 — Oct 2021 New Delhi, India

Mechatronics Engg, Co-Founder

Akshar Bionics

Robotic Arm For Sign Language — Fusion 360, Kinematics, Motor Control

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Feb 2020 — Jul 2020 New Delhi, India

Product Design Intern

Trestle Labs

Kibo Reader for Visually Impaired — Fusion 360, Assembly Design, DFM

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PROJECTS

EtherCAT Motor Driver

EtherCAT Motor Driver

BLDC FOC Control on STM32H755x dual-core
LATTY

Latty

A ROS-based tricycle platform with sensor fusion
Robotic Hand

Robotic Hand

Speech to Sign Language conversion
Pulsar Surgery Robot

Pulsar

Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery
Kibo Reader

Kibo Reader

Assistive reading device for visually impaired
Project Raah

Project Raah

Assistive object interaction for visually impaired

Awards

2021

Best Student Award — ECE Department

Academic excellence, Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering

2020

1st Place — Hardware Productathon, E-Summit, IIT Roorkee

Project PriorFire — LoRaWAN sensor network for accident prevention

2018

1st Place — Smart India Hackathon, IIT Kanpur

Project Lingua — Akshar Bionics. Funded by Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

2018

1st Place — Technical Projects Exhibition, IEEE-MSIT

Project SSDr — Safety and Surveillance rover for disaster zones

2018

2nd Place — Technical Projects Exhibition, Fervour X, BVPIEEE

Project SSDr — Safety and Surveillance rover for disaster zones

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EDUCATION

B.Tech — Electronics & Communications Engineering

Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering, New Delhi

2017 — 2021

Honoured with the Best Student Award in the ECE department. My college years were shaped by hands-on innovation — from biomimetic robotic arms to assistive technologies. These experiences, along with co-founding a robotics startup, helped me develop a practical, problem-driven approach to engineering.

College campus College activities

Developer Student Club — Tech Lead, RNIS

DSC-BVP

2018 — 2021

Joined as a student volunteer, then appointed Co-Tech Lead for the Robotics and Intelligent Systems chapter. Mentored first-year students through workshops on robotics fundamentals, and guided team members on projects including spider-crawl gaits for quadruped robots.

High School — Science

G.D. Goenka Public School, Dwarka, New Delhi

2015 — 2017

Scored 94.25% in CBSE board examinations. Represented school in inter-zonal badminton and secured 3rd place in tabla solo instrumental at the zonal level.

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BEYOND WORK

Social Impact

I combine technical innovation with a commitment to meaningful social impact. My projects focus on solving real challenges faced by underrepresented communities — from assistive technologies for the visually impaired to a robotic hand that translates spoken language into sign language in real time.

Akshar Bionics

Inclusive Education for the Hearing-Disabled

Co-founded Akshar Bionics in 2021 to bridge learning gaps for children with hearing disabilities. Built a robotic hand that converts speech to sign language in real time. Won 1st place at Smart India Hackathon at IIT Kanpur and received INR 10 Lakhs from the Ministry Innovation Council.

Akshar Bionics →
Project Raah

Assistive Device for the Visually Impaired

Project Raah — a wrist-wearable device with a camera for object localization and recognition. Developed in collaboration with the Blind Relief Association and Blind Welfare Society in Delhi.

Project Raah →

Life Outside Engineering

Motorcycling

Motorcycling

Travelled close to 7,000 km around Bengaluru — exploring forests, hill stations, and winding backroads. Long-distance touring is how I reset, reflect, and reconnect.

Tabla

Tabla

Classically trained since age eight under the Farukhabad gharana tradition. Performed solo pieces at multiple venues and secured 3rd place at zonal level in Delhi.

Badminton

Badminton

Playing since age nine. Represented school at inter-zonal level and competed in the CBSE North Zone Tournament.

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CONTACT

Let's Talk.

Meaningful connections begin with conversations. Reach out and let's collaborate or share ideas.

pranay.tummalapalli@gmail.com