About me
What truly excites me about robotics engineering is the problem-solving aspect. I find satisfaction in tackling complex challenges and developing solutions that allow robots to function and execute tasks with precision. I believe my teamwork skills, discipline, and dedication make me a valuable asset to any robotics project.
Vagner dos Santos da Silva
I'm a mechanical engineering student, born in Brazil (Salvador - BA), with a strong interest in mobile robots, particularly in navigation, localization, and manipulation. Ever since my undergraduate research at the Robotics and Autonomous Systems Lab at SENAI CIMATEC, where I had the opportunity to work with real robots and learn from experienced professionals, I've been fascinated by the challenges and potential of these machines.
- Birthday: November 2000
- State: Bahia
- City: Salvador
- Degree:Undergraduate
- Email: vagner1817@hotmail.com
- Phone: +55 71 9 8393 3684
Currently I'm gaining experience as an intern at SENAI CIMATEC. I collaborate on underwater and mobile robotics projects with the Brazilian Institute of Robotics (BIR). My role involves supporting project development through technical studies, test execution, and documentation. I also contribute to scientific communication by developing materials that promote knowledge sharing within the field. Furthermore, I actively participate in activities that follow established innovation and technology project methodologies, and assist in monitoring operational processes to ensure adherence to acquisition procedures and terms of reference.
Skills
My technical background includes a foundation in mechanical design. I have knowledge in programming languages like Python and C++, and I'm familiar with using ROS (Robot Operating System) for robot development. I've also gained experience in robot simulation using Gazebo.
Resume
Education
Mechanical Engineer
2020 - Current
BASc in Mechanical Engineering - SENAI CIMATEC University Center, Salvador, BA.
Course in progress, currently in the 9th semester.
- 2 research articles published.
- 4 expanded summaries published.
- 1st Place - Scientific Articles Competition, II Researcher Challenge Seminar.
Extracurricular
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
2022 - 2023
Vonlunteer - SENAI CIMATEC, Salvador, BA.
- Contributed to the student chapter's website content management team.
- Utilized HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to update and maintain the website.
- Participated in the development of RASPODE, a six-legged robot capable of autonomous locomotion and terrain adaptation.
Prometheus AeroDesign
2021 - 2022
Vonlunteer - SENAI CIMATEC, Salvador, BA.
- Contributed to the performance subsystem by analyzing propeller options and calculating flight parameters.
- Helped with the propeller selection and calculation of key parameters such as load factor, runway requirements, climb/descent rates, maneuverability, and mission endurance.
Certificates
Mechanical Design
2021
- Certified for Mechanical Design at the level of Associate by Dassault Systèmes.
Experience
Robotics Engineering Intern
2024 - Current
Robotics Engineer - Brazilian Institute of Robotics (BIR), SENAI CIMATEC, Salvador, BA.
- Collaborated on research projects in underwater and mobile robotics.
- Assisted with project development through technical studies, test execution, assembly, and documentation.
- Developed scientific communication materials to promote knowledge sharing within the field.
- Participated in activities following established innovation and technology project methodologies.
- Monitored operational processes to ensure adherence to acquisition procedures and terms of reference.
Technological Initiation Researcher
2023 - 2023
Robotics Researcher - Robotics and Autonomous Systems Competence Center, SENAI CIMATEC, Salvador, BA.
- Conducted a benchmarking analysis of commercially available quadruped robots to identify the most suitable platform for the project.
- Successfully developed a proof-of-concept quadruped robot with integrated payloads, a 3D laser sensor, and autonomous navigation capabilities.
- Simulated quadruped robots with ROS, Gazebo, and RViz and created a Python algorithm that improved autonomous navigation of quadruped robots on inclined terrain by 95.96% using a 2D laser sensor.
- Designed and 3D-printed a structure using Onshape to mount a Velodyne VLP-16 3D laser sensor onto a Unitree Robotics B1 quadruped robot.
Scientific Initiation Researcher
2022 - 2022
Robotics Researcher - Robotics and Autonomous Systems Competence Center, SENAI CIMATEC, Salvador, BA.
- Designed a small-scale bipedal robot using Onshape for assembling the parts with the electronic equipments.
- Developed a comprehensive project methodology and timeline, utilizing QFD to identify and prioritize critical technical requirements for the robot.
Publications
Autonomous navigation strategy in quadruped robots for uneven terrain using 2D laser sensor
Authors: Vagner dos Santos da Silva, Marcella Giovanna Silva dos Santos, Miguel Felipe Nery Vieira, Victor Santos Matos, Ícaro Nascimento Queiroz and Rebeca Tourinho Lima.
Event: 2023 Latin American Robotics Symposium (LARS), 2023 Brazilian Symposium on Robotics (SBR), and 2023 Workshop on Robotics in Education (WRE).
A Survey on Humanoids Robots: Perception, Mechanism, and Control
Authors: Juliana Maria Souza de Santana, Vagner dos Santos da Silva, João Gabriel da Anunciação Calmon, Marco Antônio dos Reis and Roberto Luiz Souza Monteiro.
Event: VIII International Symposium on Innovation and Technology (SIINTEC).
Year: 2023.
Review sobre robôs quadrúpedes: Navegação autônoma e Controle
Authors: Vagner dos Santos da Silva and Rebeca Tourinho Lima.
Event: VIII Seminário de avaliação de pesquisa científica e tecnológica (SAPCT) and VII Workshop de integração e capacitação em processamento de alto desempenho (ICPAD).
Year: 2023.