Ashwat Prasanna
Project Portfolio
Through my projects, I seek to explore meaningful and unexplored domains in STEM, using innovative means to address real-world problems
AI-powered glasses (using computer vision) for the Visually Impaired to aid in Question/Answer, Navigation, Reading, and Recognising text/currency (patent pending), all while costing less than $20. Received large grant from IBO, IRIS National Fair Finalist.
Research: Improving Vehicular AI
Using statistical analysis to establish novel rank-size distributions in road networks, suggesting Data Augmentation to improve AI model function in high-uncertainty situations. This paper is currently under review.
Ultralightweight General-purpose AI Model
I developed a custom-made general-purpose AI model with characteristics of multi-layer regression and KNN models. This allows for the weightage of input factors and, therefore, dimensionality reduction.
VR Haptic Bluetooth Gloves
I developed gloves that mimic realistic haptic feedback but with AR/VR content, using image tracking methods and wireless microcontroller communication. Applications in the future include remote surgery and training.
Hands-free scrolling
For users with disabilities (and occupied hands), I created a functional webviewer to use facial features to scroll webpages, as an iOS application. Other actions like specific blinks could interact with buttons.
In-depth computational research into algorithmic simplification and base-2 representations of values in Collatz orbits (and some stochastic patterns). Submitted to American Mathematical Monthly and winner of Grand Award at IRIS 2024-25.
Slum Management Application
Collaborating with 4 others, I worked on addressing the problem of improper solid waste management in Bangalore's slums through an accessible lightweight application, providing monetary incentives to waste disposal.
Gen-AI Mental Health App
I experimented with creating a complete application using LLMs to offer personalised mental health feedback and online sentiment analysis for various social media platforms (as an iOS application).