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Chanaka M.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

$35/hr
4.9
67 jobs

Hi! I'm Chanaka, a Robotic artist with 7 years of experience in the Electronic industry. By profession, I am a Robotic and Automation Engineer with a completed Bachelor's degree and lots of successful projects behind. Experienced at:- ✅Project Development and Prototyping ✅IOT Systems Robotics, and Automation Projects ✅Microcontroller Programming with Firmware Developments ✅PCB Design ✅3D and 2D Design ✅3D Printing ✅UAV Design and Programming Robotics is a new field of technical engineering that involves the basic steps of robotics concept, design, manufacture, and operation. The goal of robotics is to create intelligent machines that can assist humans in various ways in their daily activities. Robotics can take many forms. A robot can be human-like or nearly so, or it can be in the form of a robotic application, such as robotic process automation. It implements the way humans interact with software to perform repetitive rule-based tasks. However, science fiction author Isaac Asimov is credited with being the first to use the term in the Oxford English Dictionary in the 1940s. Today, industrial robots and many other differently programmed robots are used to perform repetitive tasks. They can be robotic arms, robotic exoskeletons, or traditional humanoid robots. Industrial robots are huge, and robotic arms are also used by manufacturers and stores such as those owned by Amazon, Devon, Best Buy, and others. For this robotics technology, computer programming and algorithms, remotely controlled manipulators, actuators, control systems – action, processing, and perception – real-time sensors and an element of automation help inform what a robot or robotic system is doing. The field known as machine learning and learning robotics are intertwined. Robotic learning is the study of techniques and tools that can impart new knowledge or skills to a robot through machine learning algorithms. Some of the applications explored by robotic learning include grasping objects, recognizing those grasped objects, classifying objects, and even interacting with human peers by recognizing and responding to linguistic and sensory gestures. Learning can occur through self-exploration or through software guidance by a human operator. In order to learn, intelligent robots must gather facts daily through human input or sensors. Then, the robot's processing unit will compare the newly acquired data with the previously stored information and perform its own programming based on the acquired data and predict the course of action based on the output. However, it is important that we understand that a robot can only solve the problems it is built to solve. It does not have creative general analytical abilities like a human. Many industries are interested in robotic systems because they can increase accuracy, reduce costs, and increase human safety. In fact, safety can be cited as one of the biggest benefits of robotics, as many dangerous or unhealthy environments are beyond the reach of humans. Examples are nuclear industry, mining, and excavation work can be pointed out. However, the field of robotics has evolved tremendously with several technological breakthroughs. One is the rise of big data, which offers more opportunities through a language that is complex enough to build programming capabilities into robotic systems. Another is the use of new types of sensor devices and tools to monitor temperature, air pressure, light, motion, and many other environmental aspects. All of this serves to give rise to more sophisticated and sophisticated robots for many uses, including health, security, and human assistance. Although the field of robotics is limited in terms of programming and capabilities, nowadays it can be seen as very useful and a great leap in technology. Moreover, I have potential knowledge about: • Python • Solidwork • C / C++ / C# • Processing • Thingsboard and Blynk I am a creative person with good technical and personal skills and competencies. A self-motivated, organized, responsible, diligent person who wants to reach the best result. I am attentive to client's needs and constantly assess that the design continues to meet their needs. Please feel free to contact me for further cooperation! Thank you for your time in reviewing this. Thank you Chanaka Prasad

  • Firmware Programming
  • Prototyping
  • Arduino
  • SolidWorks
  • Product Design
  • Product Development
  • 3D Modeling
  • Drone
  • PCB Design
  • Machine Design
  • Engineering Design
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • 3D Design
  • Product Concept
  • Robotics
Arghya S.

Kolkata, India

$30/hr
5.0
9 jobs

I build firmware that works — reliably, efficiently, and at scale. I'm the founder of Adben Industries Pvt. Ltd., a Kolkata-based embedded systems company with a dedicated team of hardware and firmware engineers. We've delivered production-grade embedded solutions to clients across the globe — spanning medical devices, industrial IoT, and wireless products. Microcontroller Platforms: STM32 (H/F/G/L), Nordic nRF51/52/54/9160, Silicon Labs EFR32, ESP32, NXP LPC & Kinetis, Microchip PIC16/dsPIC33/PIC32, TI Tiva C & SimpleLink, Dialog DA16200 — bare-metal and RTOS (FreeRTOS, ThreadX, Zephyr). Embedded Linux on Raspberry Pi, STM32MP1, i.MX6/7/8. What makes us different: 🔬 Deep debugging — J-Link, J-Trace, IAR I-jet, SystemView, Ozone, ITM, CoreSight. We trace, not guess. ⚡ Ultra-low-power expertise — including Silicon Labs SiWx917, a Wi-Fi SoC maintaining live connectivity at ~25 µA. A genuine game-changer for battery-powered IoT. 📡 Full wireless stack — BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, Zigbee, Sub-GHz RF, GPS, 3G/4G LTE. 🔌 Peripheral drivers — UART, SPI, I2C, I3C, I2S (audio), CAN, DMA, ADC, DCMI, parallel display, and more. 🖥️ FPGA development — high-performance data acquisition systems for deterministic, high-speed parallel data capture. 🧠 On-device AI/ML — CNN deployment using NXP eIQ Neutron and Arm Ethos-U55. 🏥 Medical device firmware — safety, reliability, and compliance are non-negotiable. 🛠️ Sensor integration — SpO2, PPG heart rate, IMU, LiDAR, radar, CO/CO2, environmental, and more. In-House Electronics Lab: 500 MHz oscilloscope, 7.5 GHz spectrum analyzer, VNA, SMU, bidirectional power supplies, load testers, professional rework stations, and a full suite of hardware debuggers. We validate on real hardware — every time. If you need an embedded engineering team that can own a project from architecture to production, let's talk.

  • Firmware
  • Firmware Programming
  • Embedded System
  • Product Development
  • International Development
  • WiFi
  • LoRa
  • Bluetooth LE
  • KiCad
  • Altium Designer
  • FreeRTOS
  • ESP32
  • STM32
  • ARM Cortex-M
  • Test Automation
Mieszko M.

Krakow, Poland

$67/hr
5.0
5 jobs

My name is Mieszko Mieruński, I have 12+ years of experience with Embedded Systems Ex-Nordic Semiconductor Employee Full Lab for building your device. IoT Expert Expert in rapid prototyping - from idea, through device design, firmware development to working prototype including PCB design/assembly. Recent projects include low power IoT solutions using nRF91 running Zephyr RTOS and AWS IoT services. In my career I've been working as firmware engineer as well as embedded product owner - giving me perspective of both worlds on how to build efficient devices and how to focus on business aspects of the device. For bigger projects I have my carefully picked team of engineers ready to take on hardest challenges. I'm also happy to provide consulting, to steer your product development in right direction as well as providing trainings on cutting-edge IoT technologies and methodologies. Let me know how can I assist your idea

  • Firmware
  • C
  • C++
  • Zephyr
  • Microcontroller Programming
  • Internet of Things
  • Embedded System
  • AWS IoT Core
  • STM32
  • Hardware Design
  • ESP32
  • Bluetooth LE
  • nRF52
  • Real-Time Operating System
  • PCB Design
Zain S.

Liverpool, United Kingdom

$20/hr
4.8
34 jobs

From concept to tested prototype, I design high-performance PCBs and embedded systems for startups, engineers, and product teams who need results that work the first time. With 8 years of experience in embedded systems and hardware design, I specialize in creating production-ready electronics that are efficient, reliable, and built for scale. Whether you're developing a new product or improving an existing design, I bring the technical expertise and problem-solving mindset to get it done right the first time. 💡 What I Offer: 🔹 Embedded System Development: ARM Cortex, STM32, ESP32 🔹 Advanced PCB Design: From 2-layer to complex multilayer boards with BGA, RF, and high-speed signals 🔹 Cost-Effective Engineering: Focused on value without compromising quality 🔹 Rapid Prototyping: Helping you move from idea to working prototype quickly 🔧 Core Technical Skills: ✔️ Analog & Power Circuit Design: LED drivers, SMPS, sensor interfacing ✔️ Motor Control & Drive Systems ✔️ Signal Integrity & EMC/EMI-Conscious Design ✔️ Communication Protocols: RS232, RS485, I2C, SPI, UART, CAN ✔️ Firmware Development: Embedded C/C++ for real-time applications 🛠️ Tools & Platforms I Work With: 👉 Altium Designer – Industry-standard PCB design 👉 LTspice – Analog simulation & validation 👉 Proteus – Embedded system simulation 👉 Signal integrity tools and EMI/EMC testing preparation 🚀 Why Work With Me? ✨ Proven record of delivering on time and exceeding expectations ✨ Strong communicator who makes complex things simple ✨ Practical experience with certification-ready hardware ✨ Affordable, efficient, and results-oriented 🎯 Let’s Build Something That Works Whether you're launching a new product, troubleshooting a design, or scaling to production, I’m ready to help bring your vision to life with solid engineering and dependable execution. 👉 Check out my work: github.com/zainsiddiqui-zz 📩 Let’s connect and build your next success.

  • Embedded C
  • PIC16
  • Altium Designer
  • PCB Design
  • Multilayer PCB
  • NI Multisim
  • Arduino
  • Microcontroller
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Electronics
  • PSPICE
  • Electronic Design
Stephen A.

Agua Buena, Costa Rica

$95/hr
5.0
103 jobs

🏆 Top Rated Product Developer ( I've developed my own products || I'm now helping others on the Upwork platform ) 🏠 I have a Small Home Laboratory to develop/debug prototype boards for your product 💭 I'm a native English speaker My name is Stephen, and I have 25+ years in product development, including 13 years at Microchip in roles like Test Engineer, Design Engineer, Silicon Validation, and Applications Engineer. My clients communicate directly with me - I don't use any AI chatbots as intermediaries. I specialize in developing products from concept to working systems. I can handle both hardware and software or work flexibly on specific areas like architecture and hardware design. I’ve developed two successful products: (1) KEYKatcher hardware keylogger – A device plugged into a PS/2 keyboard port to record and play keystrokes. It was popular among parents for monitoring children's computer use, with tens of thousands sold. Sales declined as PS/2 ports became obsolete (2) TightWatt pool timer – An intelligent controller for swimming pool motors, featuring a year-round algorithm. It was awarded a patent and gained national distribution. Through all the product development, I’ve created a system for planning and designing working products. This system reduces costs ( by reducing mistakes ). I frequently make product improvements in 1️⃣ Lowering energy usage: important in battery-powered products 2️⃣ Increasing performance: increasing sample rates or changing communications protocols 3️⃣ Lowering product cost: making full use of the microcontroller peripherals to reduce external components I have completed more than 70 projects on Upwork but to check my capabilities or skills, you can check out the following projects: ➡️ Hardware Prototype Design for Plant Monitor Product using ESP-32 ➡️ Microchip ATtiny202 Code Development ➡️ Energy Storage Monitoring System ➡️ BM83 Bluetooth Application Schematic ➡️ Embedded System with PIC Microcontroller & Accelerometer ➡️ PCB Power Usage Optimization ➡️ TI MSP430 Development Additional Skills: ➕ Leading-edge technologies such as USB/USB-C, Lithium Battery Charging, LED and Color Mixing, I2S Digital Audio, and Analog Measurements ➕ Common Communication Busses: USB, RS-232, RS-485, CAN, I2C, SPI, Infrared ( with carrier ) As mentioned above, I have a small home laboratory where I have all the tools I need to develop/debug prototype boards for your product. This includes: ⚙️ Multiple programmers for Microchip, Atmel, and TI parts ⚙️ Logic analyzers to quickly find issues with communication busses such as I2C, SPI, UART, I2S, …. ⚙️ A “power profiler” with picoAmp range ( yes, picoAmp, a trillionth of an Ampere ) for power optimization of low-power products ⚙️ A reflow oven for assembling prototype PCBs ⚙️ Inspection equipment for verifying PCB assembly ⚙️ A fellow Upwork contractor is available to do the physical assembly work. She works at a much lower rate than me and has the patience to hand-populate / hand-solder prototype boards Some electronic inventory is on hand. I may have all the components in-house to complete your project Feel free to contact me through UpWork. Best Regards, Stephen

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Assembly Language
  • C
  • Circuit Design
  • PIC16
  • Hardware Prototyping
  • USB Electronics
  • PCB Design
  • Embedded System
  • Microcontroller Design
  • MSP430
  • Software Architecture & Design
  • Microcontroller Programming
Alexander J.

Havertown, Pennsylvania

$94/hr
4.3
187 jobs

Thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I am an electrical engineer with experience in PCB hardware design, embedded systems programming, and software application development. I specialize in full-stack electronics design for IoT systems, covering cloud integration, BLE, and RF wireless communication. My background includes digital signal processing (DSP), electromagnetic simulation, and machine learning for data classification, image recognition, and audio processing. I’ve also built strong skills in application development, database integration, and 3D modeling for enclosure design. I founded Future Technologies Laboratory LLC in 2015 with the goal of providing complete electronics and software engineering solutions. Today, I lead a talented team of engineers to fulfill the requirements of complex projects and ensure they move efficiently from concept to production. Services: •Circuit Design & PCB Layout – KiCad, EasyEDA, DipTrace, Altium Designer (limited license) •Embedded Systems Programming – ESP32, STM32, Microchip, nRF52, Arduino, Xilinx, SHARC •AWS Cloud Services – S3, IoT Core, IAM, Amplify, DynamoDB, etc. •Simulation, DSP & Machine Learning – Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW •Application & Web Development – React Native, React, Flutter, .NET •3D Modeling & Enclosure Design – Autodesk Fusion 360, including IP-rated housings •Project Management & Technical Documentation – concept development, planning, and technical writing

  • Bluetooth
  • nRF52
  • C++
  • Python
  • RF Design
  • PCB Design
  • Technical Writing
  • Machine Learning
  • SQL
  • Power Electronics
  • C#
  • OpenCV
  • Article Writing
  • Electronic Design
  • Unity

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