Hi, I am

Manav Chopda

Mechanical Engineer
Resume

Hey there! 👋 I'm a Mechanical Engineering student at UIUC with a passion for robotics and innovation. In the Human Dynamics Lab, I'm working on making wheelchairs more adaptable using carbon fiber and smart adjustment systems - because I truly believe technology should work for everyone.

Outside the lab, I'm involved in some pretty cool projects: developing autonomous vehicles with ASME, tweaking electric vehicle drivetrains for better efficiency, and building lunar rovers with Illinois Robotics in Space. One of my proudest moments? Leading our team to first place at Harvard's competition with our Pac-Man robot!

I love bringing ideas to life through CAD, CNC machines, Python, and Arduino. Through countless robotics competitions, I've learned that the best innovations happen at the intersection of technical skill and creative thinking - while having fun along the way! When I'm not building something, you'll probably find me teaching chess or exploring new engineering challenges.

Let's connect and chat about robotics, engineering, or anything involving creative problem-solving! Who knows - maybe we could collaborate on something amazing! 🤖