Gowtham Sridhar
ID: GS-0427Junior Scientist at AIT
About Me
Hello! I'm Gowtham Sridhar, a Junior Scientist at AIT - Center for Technology Experience in Vienna, Austria. I'm passionate about advancing my expertise at the forefront of Human-Computer Interaction, Robotics, and creating innovative interactions for the physical world.
I'm committed to embracing challenging projects in robotics and human-computer interaction, employing innovative and efficient coding solutions. Working hands-on with wires and processors, I believe that intricate problems demand intelligent and streamlined approaches.
Currently, I focus on prototyping XR applications, creating innovative real-world interactions with technology, researching interfaces beyond screens, and developing tangible user interfaces with hardware prototyping.
Skills & Expertise
- ▹Human-Computer Interaction
- ▹Robotics
- ▹XR Applications
- ▹Physical Prototyping
- ▹Computer Vision
- ▹Python
- ▹C++
- ▹Unity
- ▹ROS
- ▹Embedded Systems
- ▹Tangible User Interface
- ▹Neural Nets
Education
- 🎓M.Sc. Human-Computer Interaction (Joint Degree)Paris Lodron Universität Salzburg & Fachhochschule Salzburg2022 - 2025 • Salzburg, Austria
- 🎓B.Tech. Mechatronics EngineeringHindustan Institute of Technology and Science2017 - 2021 • Chennai, India
Projects
Explore my innovative projects spanning human-computer interaction, robotics, and interactive experiences. Each project represents my passion for creating meaningful technology.
Gaze, Gesture and Home Automation
An innovative system that combines eye-tracking, gesture recognition, and home automation to create a seamless smart home experience.
TABLE UI - TAngiBLE User Interface
A tangible user interface that transforms ordinary tables into interactive surfaces, enabling new forms of physical-digital interaction.
Voice Controlled Robotic Arm
A robotic arm that can be controlled through natural voice commands, making robot manipulation more intuitive and accessible.
Navigation & Path Planning for Mobile Robot
Developed advanced navigation, path planning, and motion planning capabilities for mobile robots including ARTI Chasi and Franka Panda.
EMG-Based Control of a 5 DOF Robotic Manipulator
Designed a system to control a 5-degree-of-freedom robotic manipulator using electromyography (EMG) signals for intuitive human-robot interaction.
EnthusiastiCan - Enthusiastic Trash Can
An interactive trash can that uses computer vision and gamification to encourage proper waste disposal and recycling.
Multi-functional Mobile Robot
A versatile mobile robot platform featuring object tracking, leader-follower behavior, and tag-based navigation capabilities.
Vision-based Sorting System
An industrial sorting system using computer vision and a robotic manipulator for automated object recognition and sorting, designed for Industry 4.0 applications.
robXtask
A platform that allows non-programmers to control robots using block-based programming. Contributed to the back-end development.
Get In Touch
I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations. Whether you have a question or just want to say hello, feel free to drop me a message and I'll get back to you!
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Contact Information
Location
Vienna, Austria