Ayush Kumar Agrawal

Ayush Kumar Agrawal is a multidisciplinary researcher and innovator pursuing a Ph.D. in the design of humanoid COBOTs using real-time human movements via IoT. With an extensive academic background spanning robotics, IoT, electronics, and systems design, his work is dedicated to the development of collaborative robotic systems that enhance human-robot interaction. He has applied for 18 patents, led funded projects as Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-Principal Investigator (Co-PI), and contributed actively to advancing practical solutions in automation, health tech, and public utilities. Ayush is passionate about leveraging innovation for social impact, particularly in underserved communities.

• Project Coordinator and Product Designer in several IoT-based and robotics projects funded by institutions such as NIT Delhi, IIT Delhi (UBA), and TATA Steel.
• Internship experiences include JUSCO (Smart City), TATA Motors (PLC Upgradation), Walkover Web Solutions (Customer Experience), and TATA Teleservices (Telecom Systems).
   

• Humanoid and Collaborative Robotics
• Internet of Things (IoT) and Human-Robot Interaction
• Real-Time Embedded Systems and Automation
• 5G/6G Communication Systems (OFDM, FBMC)
• Robotics for Social Good and Infrastructure
   

Ayush Kumar Agrawal believes in using a hands-on, problem-solving approach that encourages students to innovate and apply concepts to real-world societal challenges. He integrates IoT-based project work and simulations into his teaching, aiming to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical applications. He is dedicated to knowledge-sharing through community workshops and fostering a spirit of inclusive technological development.

• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
• Mentored student projects in IoT-enabled robotics, gesture-controlled systems, and COVID-related health technology
• Conducted community workshops on basic robotics and electronics for rural and underprivileged students
   

• 100,000 INR Grant from MSME Champion Scheme for humanoid robot design (NIT Jamshedpur) worked as a PI.
• Best Exhibitor Award, DRDO ITR, Govt. of India (ISCORT 2023)
• Top Performing Section Lead, IEEE India Council HACK 2.0 (Kolkata Section)
• Project grants received from TATA Steel subsidiaries as Co-PI (248,000 INR).
   

• Applied for 18 patents in areas like brain-computer interfaces, smart public devices, and collaborative robotics
• Publications in SCI and Scopus indexed journals on IoT-empowered robotics, FBMC/OFDM for 5G, and health infrastructure
• Book chapters on digital agriculture, solar energy, and IoT in smart environments
• Presented in conferences such as IEEE PARC, ICMLAS, and Springer conferences
• Editor for "Futuristic Trends in Robotics & Automation Volume 3"
• Reviewer for journals like ICT Express, Eprime Journal, Internet of Things, Ad Hoc Networks, and others
   

• Programming: MATLAB, Python, C++, Assembly
• Simulation: Simulink, Multisim, Matplotlib, Netsim
• PCB Design: OrCAD, PSPICE, EasyEDA, Eagle
   

ayush.agrawal@ddn.upes.ac.in