About Me
Welcome 🙏 I am Anubhav Tripathi. I am currently working as a Project Associate at the Robert Bosch Centre for Cyber Physical Systems (RBCCPS), IISc Bangalore, under Prof. Shishir Kolathaya. I was previously affiliated with the Robotics Research Center (RRC), IIIT Hyderabad, where I completed my M.S., working on learning-based control for robotic systems. My research interests lie in reinforcement learning, imitation learning, vision-language-action (VLA) models, and robotics, with a focus on building intelligent systems that can perceive, learn, and act in complex environments. Outside the lab, I maintain an active lifestyle through gym workouts, swimming, yoga, and cricket, while also enjoying reading to continuously expand my perspective.
Publications
Here are some of my recent publications:
- Imitation Learning-based Control of Brachiation Motion with Anthropomorphic Hands(ICCAS 2025, Incheon) – I develop intelligent control systems for high-DOF brachiation robots using imitation learning and trajectory optimization, enabling dynamic swing-and-grasp locomotion in simulation. Download PDF
- Learning Value-Guided Control Barrier Functions for Safe Manipulation with a Franka Panda Robot – Submitted to IEEE CASE 2026 (Work-in-Progress Track). This work focuses on learning safety-aware control barrier functions for whole-body manipulation, enabling real-time safe interaction on robotic systems such as the Franka Panda.
Google Scholar: View my full publication list
Portfolio
Here are some of my recent projects:
VLA-PTZ: Embodied Visual Servoing via GRPO
Developed a Vision-Language-Action (VLA) framework for autonomous PTZ camera alignment. The system utilizes DINOv2 spatial embeddings and a Qwen-2.5 3B policy optimized via Group Relative Policy Optimization (GRPO). Developed for the Meta PyTorch OpenEnv Hackathon.
View on GitHubSpam Classifier
Developed a machine learning model to classify messages as spam or ham, integrated with an interactive web interface for real-time user input and prediction.
View on GitHubCustom GPT
Built an AI-powered conversational system using the Groq API, capable of delivering concise responses and detailed programming explanations with support for syntax-highlighted outputs.
View on GitHubNumber Plate Detection
Implemented a computer vision pipeline using OpenCV and EasyOCR to detect and extract alphanumeric text from vehicle license plates with bounding box localization.
View on GitHubShipment Price Prediction
Designed a regression-based machine learning model to predict shipment pricing based on structured logistics features.
View on GitHubSensor Fault Detection
Developed a machine learning system to identify faulty sensors, improving robustness and reliability in sensor-driven environments.
View on GitHubReal-Time Ball Catching with XArm7
Designed a real-time robotic system using inverse kinematics and predictive control to track and intercept a moving ball using the XArm7 manipulator.
6R Manipulator Trajectory Tracking
Performed kinematic modeling and simulation to enable accurate trajectory tracking of a ball using a 6R robotic manipulator.
Walking Robot (Jansen Mechanism)
Engineered and prototyped a walking robot with Jansen linkage, incorporating onboard sensors for temperature and smoke detection with emphasis on robust locomotion.
Substation Monitoring System
Developed a real-time monitoring system for electrical substations to enhance safety, fault detection, and operational efficiency.
Voltage Cutoff with Alarm
Designed a protection device that detects abnormal voltage conditions and triggers automatic cutoff with an alarm to safeguard electrical equipment.
Blog
Coming Soon! My blog posts will be available here shortly.
Resume
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics (PGDAS) – Indian Statistical
Institute (ISI), Kolkata
2025 – 2026
Master of Science (MS) - International Institute of Information Technology,
Hyderabad (IIITH)
2023 - Dec 2025
Advisors:
Dr. Nagamanikandan Govindan
,
Dr. Harikumar Kandath
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering - Shri Govindram Seksaria
Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS), Indore
2019 - 2023
Secondary and Senior Secondary Education - Tiny Tots Public Sr. Secondary School, Sultanpur, U.P.
Experience
Advisor: Prof. Shishir N. Y. Kolathaya
Project Associate
April 2026 – Present
Research Intern
January 2026 – March 2026