I'm Atul Akella,
I build things that can move, sense, and think.
About Me.
Hey there! I'm Atul Akella, an Electronics and Communications Engineering student, but more importantly, I'm a maker at heart. I build things that I find cool. I’ve worked on real-time projects using ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and NVIDIA Jetson boards, applying my programming skills in C++ and Python to bring ideas to life. Robotics and AI fascinate me, and I’m constantly working to expand my expertise in these areas. I also have solid experience with ROS2, which has been a game-changer in a couple of my projects.Being an engineer means more to me than just coding—I take pride in designing, creating, and solving real challenges. Beyond ECE, I’m exploring machine learning, backend development, APIs, CAD design, 3D printing, Generative AI, LLMs, and Networking. Plus, I’m a big fan of self-hosting.
When I’m not working on projects, I love participating in hackathons and CTFs, and as a freshman. If you’re into tech or just want to chat about cool projects, feel free to reach out. Let’s connect!
Projects.
VISU-NG
A 3D printed human-centric humanoid robot capable of understanding and interacting with the environment
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The Ghee Project
Moved by the Tirupati laddu controversy, where beef tallow was reportedly mixed into the sacred prasadam, I started developing an electronic nose to differentiate between pure desi ghee and adulterated ghee. So far, I've achieved 86.6% accuracy and am actively working on improving its precision.
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Brain Activity Monitoring
I developed a brain activity monitoring project that differentiates between states like meditation, normal activity, studying, and gaming. This exciting work has opened up new avenues for exploration, and I'm actively continuing to build on top of this.
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Hidden Handle
This solution offers a new novel way of upgrading that door handle in an inconspicuous way that is non-existent in the current smart door handle market bloated with complicated and intimidating-looking mechanisms.
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Reportify
A Smart Medical Diagnostic Reporting System built with ML models, API's, MongoDB, Ollama3 aiming to provide users with intuitive and informative reports for diagnostic test results, enhancing their understanding and enabling better healthcare decisions.
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CutieBot
I created a manipulator using ROS2 to deepen my understanding of the powerful framework. This project features self-awareness, allowing it to navigate various spaces and orientations. It was an exciting dive into robotics that significantly enhanced my skills.
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Plant Sense
PlantSense is a user-friendly, web-based solution designed to help farmers identify and manage plant diseases without the need for expensive technology such as drones, thermal sensors, or specialized hardware. Farmers can simply upload an image of their plant, and our platform—powered by YOLOv11.
Learn MoreA few things I'm proud of.
Built my first robot at age 13
Started my journey into robotics with a Bluetooth-controlled robotic arm, igniting my passion for technology and innovation.
Represented school at IIT Kharagpur at age 14
Led my team to finals of pan Asia Young Innovator's Program (YIP 2019), securing a top 30 position among thousands.
Developed first portfolio website at age 15
Designed and developed my personal portfolio website, showcasing projects and featuring an interactive chatbot.
Started professional journey at age 18
Began as a Machine Learning Solutions Engineer at ShrimpIQ, applying ML skills to solve real-world challenges in the aquaculture industry.
Won three hackathons as a college freshman
As a college freshman, I proudly won three hackathons, one of which was held at IIT Roorkee, showcasing my ability to solve real world problems.