Manuel Carita

Mechatronics Engineer

Profile

Manuel Carita

Lima, Peru | manuel.carita@utec.edu.pe

(+51) 982 321 070

Mechatronic Engineer

Education

6/2020 - present     Certifications and MOOCs courses in computer and data sciences, robotics, computer vision and machine learning
      _ UTEC, Purdue University, EdX , etc._
08/2019 - present     Bachelor of Science in Mechatronic Engineering, Department of
      Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología (UTEC)

IT Skills and experience

Languages:   Python, C/C++, R    
Tools:   ROS, Gazebo, PyTorch, Webots, TensorFlow, OpenCV, NumPy, Docker, Inventor, Fusion 360, Ansys    
Skills:   Artificial Neural Networks, Computer Vision, Localization and Pathplanning, Control, Simulation, Software Engineering    

Acknowledgement

2019     Beca 18, PRONABEC
      Obtained a scholarship for Mechatronic Engineering undergraduate carrer at UTEC.
2016     Beca Inglés EBR, PRONABEC
      Obtained a scholarship for English language at Instituto Cultural Peruano Norteamericano (ICPNA)

Projects Development

2021-Present / Formula SAE Electric Prototype - OFR (OHM Formula Racing/SAE UTEC)

Responsibilities:

  • Redesigned upright and pedal box to give better ergonomics to the car and reduce its weight by 1.6%.
  • Designed the refrigeration system for electric motor and battery of a single-seat Formula Student Electric car.
  • Negotiated with sales representative to support the project by donating $3000 worth of components.
  • Led, trained and organized a team of 15 people.

2021-Present / Underwater robot for sea decontamination (BLUME TEAM/GIIT ROBOTICS)

Responsibilities:

  • Exploration of the effects of pollution in Peruvian maritime territory through a remote operation vehicle.
  • Design and development of the HMI of the prototype to facilitate its use and scalability and the backend system for monitoring the data object use in its communication protocol.

Apr-Ago/2021 / Robot development for telemedicine (UTEC)

Responsibilities:

  • Identification of improvement opportunities in automated primary care processes using a robot.
  • 3D modeling and GUI software development of the project for easy handling.
  • Reduction of time and money (S./ 1500) through the redesign of the robot prototype for health monitoring.

Interests

Self-Driving Cars, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Robotics, Simulation, Autonomous Vehicles, AUVs, Guitar, Music