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Kyaw Linn Khant

Kyaw Linn Khant

Embodied AI & Robotics Engineer  ·  Edge Autonomy  ·  Sim2Real

about.md

I'm Kyaw Linn Khant — an Embodied AI & Robotics Engineer with a BEng (Hons) in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Hertfordshire. I build systems that sit at the intersection of embodied intelligence and real-world deployment — from Sim2Real RL policies running on microcontrollers to autonomous agents managing Kubernetes clusters.

My work spans the full stack: training RL and ML models, deploying them at the edge with TFLite and TensorRT, integrating LiDAR SLAM and sensor fusion pipelines in ROS2, and building LLM-powered agentic systems with LangChain, LangGraph, and RAG. I care about systems that actually work outside the lab.

I've built and shipped end-to-end systems across Singapore — spanning embodied AI, robotics prototyping, and embedded systems — taking projects from concept to working hardware.

GitHub | LinkedIn

skills.json

projects/

RL
AI Self-Balancing Robot

Reinforcement learning-based self-balancing robot.

Sim2RealPPOMuJoCoTeensy 4.1
Smart Waste Sorting System
Smart Waste Sorting System

PyTorch CNN converted to ONNX sorts waste into a servo-controlled round bin — paper, plastic, and metal each get their own 120° segment, fully on-device on Raspberry Pi.

PyTorchONNXEdge AIEmbodied AI
PiCar-X F1
PiCar-X F1 — Autonomous Racing

F1-inspired autonomous racing on PiCar-X — real-time lane detection, corner-speed control, and obstacle handling fully on-device on Raspberry Pi.

Raspberry PiYOLODigital TwinEdge AI
Chameleon-SRE

Autonomous AI agent that monitors, diagnoses, and self-heals Kubernetes clusters using LangGraph and local LLM inference — 100% on-device.

LangGraphOllamaKubernetesRAG
Drone Swarm
Drone Swarm Cooperative Transport

Decentralised multi-UAV swarm that cooperatively lifts and transports an unknown payload — no inter-drone communication, pure emergent behaviour.

ROS NoeticCoppeliaSimSwarm RoboticsC++
Sim2Real Quadruped
Sim2Real Quadruped

3D-printed 12-joint walking robot trained entirely in NVIDIA Isaac Lab via PPO — policy exported and deployed live on hardware through ROS2 and Arduino.

IsaacLabPPOSim2RealArduino
IsaacLab SO-ARM
IsaacLab SO-ARM100/101

GPU-accelerated RL training for SO-ARM100/101 robotic arm manipulation in NVIDIA IsaacLab with Sim2Real transfer to physical hardware.

Isaac LabPPORSL-RLSim2Real
FC Barcelona Match Prediction
FC Barcelona Match Prediction — ML

ML pipeline predicting La Liga match outcomes across 6 seasons (2019–2025) with EDA, feature engineering, and multi-model comparison.

Machine LearningScikit-learnEDAPython
TurtleBot3 SLAM
ROS 2 EKF SLAM — TurtleBot3

EKF SLAM implemented from scratch — landmark detection, data association, and real-time pose estimation on a TurtleBot3 Burger.

ROS2EKFSLAMTurtleBot3
ESD
Autonomous Microcontroller Vehicle

Built an autonomous vehicle using embedded systems and sensor integration.

STM32UltrasonicIR SensorsEmbedded C
Hand-sign recognition
Naruto Jutsu Detection with Facial Recognition

Face + hand-gesture fusion to trigger actions.

Computer VisionMediaPipeCNNPyQt5
Search and Rescue Operation
Search and Rescue Operation

Coordinated quadcopter–ground robot system for flood recovery missions.

ROS2CoppeliaSimSwarm AutonomyPyQt5
Dobot
Dobot Magician Pick and Place Simulation

Simulated an automated pick-and-place process using the Dobot Magician robotic arm in CoppeliaSim.

CoppeliaSimDobotKinematicsPick-and-Place
AlphaMini
AlphaMini Bricklaying Robot

A voice-controlled bricklaying robot prototype with precise manipulation capabilities.

RoboticsVoice ControlFusion 360CAD
Zigbee
Wireless Zigbee Communication

Implemented secure wireless communication between STM32 microcontrollers using Zigbee modules.

STM32ZigbeeAES-128Embedded C
Sensor
Sensor and Signal Processing

A Raspberry Pi–based system that processes sensor inputs to control an actuator in real time.

Raspberry PiMCP3008ADCUltrasonic
Shibuya Traffic
Shibuya Traffic Light System

A microcontroller-based simulation of the Shibuya Crossing traffic light system with state-driven control.

STM32State MachineEmbedded CReal-Time

experience.log

R&D Embodied AI & Robotics Engineer
Independent R&D — Embodied AI & Robotics · Singapore
Jan 2024 – Present
  • Scoped, built, and delivered 5+ end-to-end Embodied AI systems — vision-guided robotic sorters and autonomous vehicle platforms — owning the full lifecycle from requirements to working hardware.
  • Trained and deployed Foundation models (VLA, SLM, transformer-based) onto robotic hardware, cutting perception-to-action latency to <10 ms on Jetson, Teensy, RPi, and STM32.
  • Benchmarked 5 RL algorithms (A2C, TD3, SAC, DDPG, PPO) under domain randomisation; selected PPO for embedded deployment achieving 85% Sim2Real transfer efficiency.
  • Built GPU-accelerated RL training pipelines in NVIDIA IsaacLab and MuJoCo for dexterous manipulation (SO-ARM100/101) and quadruped locomotion control, with Sim2Real transfer to physical hardware.
  • Developed ROS/ROS2 multi-agent systems including a swarm drone coordination framework (C++) and LiDAR SLAM navigation stack validated on real TurtleBot hardware.
  • Shipped a production-grade agentic AI system (LangGraph + RAG + Llama 3.2) achieving sub-15 s autonomous decision-making latency on local edge compute.
  • Accelerated prototype cycles by 93% by closing the simulation → real-world → feedback MLOps loop for continual on-device model improvement.
Workshop Technician (Apprenticeship)
U Thein Han Car Workshop — Yangon, Myanmar
Jun 2021 – Jun 2022
  • Designed and fabricated custom metal racks, shelves, and vehicle modifications using welding, machining, and hand tools (drills, grinders).
  • Used multimeters and oscilloscopes to perform component-level diagnostics and troubleshooting on complex automotive electrical systems.
  • Assembled and wired complex mechanical/electrical systems from 2D drawings and verbal instructions — skills directly applied to robotic system assembly and embedded hardware validation.

education.txt

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
University of Hertfordshire, UK / Singapore · First Class Honours
Diploma in InfoComm Technology
PSB Academy, Singapore

certifications/

IBM
IBM Machine Learning
Specialization · 6 Courses · EDA · Supervised/Unsupervised ML · Deep Learning · RL · Capstone
IBM · Jan 2026
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EI
Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning
TinyML · On-device Inference · Edge Impulse · Microcontroller Deployment
Edge Impulse · Feb 2026
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ASU
Rapid Prototyping Materials and Tooling
3D Printing · Manufacturing Methods · Materials Selection · Tooling Design
Arizona State University · Jan 2026
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NX
Siemens NX Mastery: Advanced Design & Applications
Mechanical Design · Technical Drawing · CAD · Engineering Analysis · Simulation
Siemens · Jan 2026
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UM
Introduction to Thermodynamics
Energy Transfer · Thermodynamic Systems · Engineering Thermodynamics
University of Michigan · Dec 2025
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CFD
Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics
Mathematical Modelling · Engineering Analysis · Numerical Methods · Scientific Visualisation
Siemens · Dec 2025
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SDC
Self-Driving Cars Specialization
State Estimation · Visual Perception · Vehicle Control · Autonomous Systems
Packt · Apr 2026
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MFG
Robotics in High-Tech Manufacturing
Industrial Robotics · Automation · Manufacturing Systems · Robot Programming
Coursera · Apr 2026
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activities.md

IES-PSBA Student Chapter
Vice President
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024
  • Led a cross-functional committee of engineers; organised technical workshops and invited industry speakers.
  • Presented robotics/AI initiatives to companies and professionals — building stakeholder communication skills relevant to senior technical reporting.
Peer Support Leader
Mental Health & Peer Support Programme
Jun 2024 – Dec 2024
  • Provided peer-to-peer emotional support and mental wellness resources to fellow students in a structured support programme.
  • Developed active listening, empathy, and crisis-referral skills through formal peer support training.