HSDHari Sharan Dangi

Blog

Technical notes and research reflections.

Writing topics from robotics, CAD-to-simulation workflows, structured engineering data, digital twins, and ROS navigation.

Robotics & Control6 min read

Building a Full-State Feedback Controller for a Self-Balancing Robot

A technical note on state-space modeling, LQR design, and simulation workflow for unstable two-wheeled mobile robots.

LQRState-spaceMATLABSimulinkMobile Robots
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CAD / Simulation5 min read

From SolidWorks to Gazebo: Turning CAD into Robot Simulation

A practical walkthrough idea for moving mechanical CAD into URDF-based simulation with ROS and Gazebo.

SolidWorksURDFROSGazebo
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Engineering Software4 min read

Why Structured JSON Matters for Text-to-CAD Systems

Notes on why text-to-CAD systems need explicit geometry, dimensions, features, and constraints before reliable CAD export.

TextoCADCADAIStructured Data
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Manufacturing / Digital Twin5 min read

Digital Twin Workflow for Gear Manufacturing

A project log concept covering ema Work Designer, visTABLE, MTM-UAS time analysis, ergonomics, and plant layout planning.

Digital Twinema Work DesignervisTABLEMTM-UAS
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Robotics5 min read

Learning ROS for Mobile Robot Navigation

A structured learning path for connecting ROS packages, mapping, path planning, Gazebo simulation, and RViz visualization.

ROSNavigationGMappingRVizGazebo
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