Experimental Engineering Lab

RediLab — Robotics, IoT & Fabrication

Functional prototypes combining mechanics, electronics, firmware, networking and software into physical systems built from the ground up.

Modular robotic platform

Functional prototype · In development

PLUTO Mobile Assistant Robot

A mobile robot built on a repurposed vacuum-cleaner chassis. ESP32 handles real-time motors and sensors, while a Mini PC provides AI, computer vision, decision-making and orchestration.

RoboticsESP32SensorsComputer VisionAI

Built

  • Mobile platform
  • Motor control
  • ESP32 communication
  • Sensors and camera
  • Mini PC control

In development

  • Mapping
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Navigation
  • Return to base
  • Autonomous tasks

Planned

  • Voice interaction
  • Object recognition
  • Assistant behavior
  • RediON²⁶ integration
  • Patrol and delivery

Non-destructive modular conversion

Completed · Fully functional

Laser-to-Plotter Conversion

A completed conversion of a laser CNC into a precise pen plotter without changing its original mechanics or laser function. An ESP-controlled servo translates laser commands into pen-up and pen-down movement while preserving laser mode.

Reverse EngineeringServo ControlG-code3D PrintingESP

Built

  • 3D-printed servo and pen mount
  • Functional pen-up / pen-down
  • ESP control
  • G-code command reuse
  • Laser mode preserved
  • Calibrated real drawing output
Watch the complete YouTube build tutorial

Production & Prototyping

Digital Fabrication

I design and manufacture functional parts for electronic, robotic and mechanical systems—from the initial idea and 3D model to a tested physical prototype.

Electronic enclosures
ESP32 housings
Piano LED mounts
Laser-cut panels
Stencils
Robot components
Custom adapters
Mechanical prototypes

Related systems

Case studies where software meets hardware

Functional prototype · Active development

RediON²⁶

Private intelligence and personal life operating system

View case study

Functional system · Active development

PLUTO Piano Brain

Interactive MIDI learning and visualization system

View case study
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