Kunal Bhangale

Robotics Engineer with hands-on experience in robotic manipulators, cobots, and autonomous systems for industrial and space applications. Proficient in ROS2, motion planning, computer vision, and system integration. Experienced in end-to-end development of robotic systems from mechanical design to software deployment with a strong foundation in algorithms, control systems, and machine learning.

Seeking to apply deep robotics expertise to solve complex, large-scale challenges at a world-class technology organization.

Robotics Field Application Engineer at Luna Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (2025-01 – Present)

• Conducted R&D on industrial robotic arms and cobots for pick-and-place and palletizing applications, achieving improved cycle times and throughput across multiple client deployments.
• Developed and optimized robotic control pipelines using ROS2, including simulation in Gazebo and visualization in RViz, reducing integration time by streamlining robot bring-up workflows.
• Performed path optimization and cycle time reduction for industrial automation systems, applying motion planning algorithms to enhance precision and operational efficiency.
• Led system integration efforts between robotic hardware, PLCs, and software stacks, ensuring robust real-world deployment of automation solutions.
• Automated the Godrej production line using a robotic arm, improving operational throughput and reducing manual intervention in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Developed a pick-and-place application using Fairino Cobot, integrating computer vision for object detection and precise manipulation.

Robotics Engineer (Competition) at ISRO-URSC Robotics Challenge (2023-01 – 2024-12)

• Designed and built a fully functional Moon Rover from scratch for the ISRO-URSC national robotics competition, competing against top engineering institutions across India.
• Developed autonomous navigation and obstacle avoidance algorithms enabling reliable rover mobility over simulated lunar terrain.
• Led mechanical design of the rover chassis, suspension system, and robotic arm, balancing weight constraints, terrain adaptability, and payload capacity.
• Integrated sensor fusion (IMU, encoders, and vision) to improve localization accuracy and real-time terrain assessment.

Robotics Design Engineer (Lead) at Team Matrix (2022-01 – 2025-12)

• Led a multidisciplinary design team in the development of competitive robots for national-level robotics competitions, driving end-to-end engineering from concept to deployment.
• Designed and developed robots with modular mechanical architectures and embedded control systems, achieving reliable performance under competitive conditions.
• Mentored junior team members in CAD design, embedded systems, and ROS-based control, fostering team capability and technical growth.

Bachelor of Engineering in Robotics and Automation – K. K. Wagh Institute of Engineering Education and Research (2021-12 – 2025-05)