Ari Porad

Olin RoboLab

Independent researcher in the Olin RoboLab, studying blue-green structured light systems for autonomous underwater navigation. Structured light consumes far less power than traditional vision systems, while also offering improved reliability and less noise. Contributor to the Olin Robotic Tuna project, building a high-efficiency, autonomous, biomimetic underwater vehicle for exploration and navigation in low-light shallow-water environments.

Expanded the independent research project to lead a multi-student perception team, focused on improving the performance, accuracy, and versatility of the system, especially at speed.

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FIRST Robotics Competition

Competed in the FIRST Tech Challenge and FIRST Robotics Competition for four years, including two as Team Captain and one as Lead Programmer. Attended Washington State and World Championships. Developed control algorithms to correct for mechanical errors and variances and to assist drivers. Emphasis on team leadership, management, resolving conflict, planning, and prioritization.

Awards: FIRST Dean's List Semifinalist, Control Award (for programming and autonomous systems), World Championship Think Award (for management, documentation, and process).

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Castbridge

Independently developed Mac app written in Javascript and Electron, with hundreds of paying users in dozens of countries. Castbridge connects incompatible home audio streaming ecosystems by enabling sending audio from Mac or iOS to Google Chromecasts via AirPlay.

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