Nipun Loran Mahapatabendige Perera
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Email
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Location
Colchester Campus
Profile
Biography
KTP Associate at J.S.T. (UK) Limited in partnership with the University of Essex, working at the intersection of industrial manufacturing and cutting-edge robotics research. My project focuses on developing an intelligent robotic wire insertion system to automate one of the most dexterous and precision-demanding tasks in wire harness assembly. My day-to-day work spans the full robotics stack - from ROS2 and MoveIt motion planning to real-time sensor integration, machine vision, and custom hardware development. I work hands-on with a range of robot arms including the Dobot CR5, CR3, and Magician E6, developing bespoke software solutions that bridge the gap between academic research and live industrial deployment. Beyond the core project, I actively explore adjacent technologies: local LLM inference, haptic feedback systems, embedded firmware (Arduino/ESP32), 3D printing, and depth camera perception pipelines. I believe the future of smart manufacturing lies in combining robust mechanical systems with intelligent, adaptive software. Currently collaborating with academic supervisors at the University of Essex and an industry team at J.S.T. (UK) to deliver measurable productivity and quality improvements on the factory floor.
Qualifications
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BEng (Hons) Electronics & Electrical Enginnering Liverpool John Moore's University (2022)
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MSc. Electronics Engineering University of Essex (2023)
Research and professional activities
Thesis
Mechatronic Systems for Small-Scale Robotics
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