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 ===== Photo of the Week ===== ===== Photo of the Week =====
  
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 ==== First Impressions and Meeting the Team ==== ==== First Impressions and Meeting the Team ====
  
-My first day at the Drones and Autonomous Vehicle Systems Lab (DASL) was both exciting and nerve-wracking. Before our official meeting, I visited the lab, where Mr. Zahir, the lab manager, gave us a tour and introduced us to the ongoing projects. The atmosphere and culture in the lab were very different from the labs I had experienced back in Pune, India.+My first day at the Drones and Autonomous Vehicle Systems Lab (DASL) was exciting. Before our official meeting, I visited the lab, where Mr. Zahir, the lab manager and one of the PhD students , gave us a tour and introduced us to the ongoing projects. 
 +The atmosphere and culture in the lab were very different from the labs I had experienced back in Pune, India
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 +During our first meeting with Dr. Paul Oh and the rest of the lab members,  My fellow newcomers, Sumant, a final-year mechanical engineering student, and Swarangi, a third-year instrumentation student, seemed more familiar with the technical aspects. As a second-year mechanical engineering student, I felt a bit out of place and worried that I might not get a project to work on. However, Dr. Oh asked us which project we were interested in among the three available: Gasoline delivery through octacopters, F1 autonomous racing car, and Cable-Driven Parallel Robots (CDPR). I chose CDPR because it genuinely interested me.
  
-During our first meeting with Dr. Paul Oh and the rest of the lab members, I quickly realized that I had a lot to learn. My fellow newcomers, Sumant, a final-year mechanical engineering student, and Swarangi, a third-year instrumentation student, seemed more familiar with the technical jargon. As a second-year mechanical engineering student, I felt a bit out of place and worried that I might not get a project to work on. However, Dr. Oh asked us which project we were interested in among the three available: Gasoline delivery through octacopters, F1 autonomous racing car, and Cable-Driven Parallel Robots (CDPR). I chose CDPR because it genuinely interested me.+----
  
 ==== Flight Training of Drones ==== ==== Flight Training of Drones ====
  
-After the lab meeting, Ms. Koreen introduced us to the basics of drone flight, which was genuinely exciting and interesting. She started by teaching us how to fly drones in a simple square pattern, guiding us through each step with patience and expertise. As the drone responded to our controls, I felt a rush of excitement—seeing it glide smoothly through the air in precise lines was incredibly satisfying. This hands-on experience with drone flight was a perfect blend of challenge and thrill, making me eager to learn more and improve my skills in the coming sessions.+After the lab meeting, Ms. Koreen introduced us to the basics of drone flight, which was genuinely exciting and interesting. She started by teaching us how to fly drones in a simple square pattern, guiding us through each step with patience and expertise. As the drone responded to our controls, I felt a rush of excitement—seeing it glide smoothly through the air in precise lines was  satisfying. This hands-on experience with drone flight was a thrill, making me eager to learn more and improve my skills in the coming sessions.
  
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 ===== Diving into CDPR ===== ===== Diving into CDPR =====
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 The very next day, I received a message from Mr. Zahir, who was going to guide me through the CDPR project. He wanted to discuss some terminologies and concepts related to CDPR, and I was overjoyed. This was the start of my journey at DASL, and I couldn't have been more excited. The very next day, I received a message from Mr. Zahir, who was going to guide me through the CDPR project. He wanted to discuss some terminologies and concepts related to CDPR, and I was overjoyed. This was the start of my journey at DASL, and I couldn't have been more excited.
  
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 For the next two days, I immersed myself in learning about CDPR. I familiarized myself with key terminologies like end effector, vector joints, motors, wrench feasible workspace, and kinematics. I also went through various research papers, including: For the next two days, I immersed myself in learning about CDPR. I familiarized myself with key terminologies like end effector, vector joints, motors, wrench feasible workspace, and kinematics. I also went through various research papers, including:
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   * A novel design for fully constrained planar Cable-Driven Parallel Robots to increase their wrench-feasible workspace   * A novel design for fully constrained planar Cable-Driven Parallel Robots to increase their wrench-feasible workspace
   * Development of a Planar Cable Parallel Robot for Practical Application in the Educational Process   * Development of a Planar Cable Parallel Robot for Practical Application in the Educational Process
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 ===== Designing My First Prototype ===== ===== Designing My First Prototype =====
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 In addition to learning the theory, I also worked on designing the end effector for the CDPR. I used Fusion 360 for the design and got it 3D printed, which was my first time creating a 3D-printed prototype. The moment I held that prototype in my hands, I was filled with a sense of accomplishment and pride. I couldn't help but miss my parents, wishing they could share in this happiness with me. In addition to learning the theory, I also worked on designing the end effector for the CDPR. I used Fusion 360 for the design and got it 3D printed, which was my first time creating a 3D-printed prototype. The moment I held that prototype in my hands, I was filled with a sense of accomplishment and pride. I couldn't help but miss my parents, wishing they could share in this happiness with me.
  
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 ===== Cultural Insights and New Connections ===== ===== Cultural Insights and New Connections =====
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-===== Reflections on Cultural Differences =====+----
  
-One of the most striking differences I noticed between DASL and the labs I had seen in India was the approach to problem-solving and collaboration. The processes and practices at DASL are more fluid, with a strong emphasis on innovation and creativity. This contrasts with the more structured and hierarchical approach was used to back home.+===== Cultural Differences ===== 
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 +One of the most striking differences I noticed between DASL and the labs I had seen in India was the approach to problem-solving and collaboration. 
 +Each and every person in the lab helped me whenever asked for helpEven if they are perfectionist in their work and had an incomparable experience than me ,they are very much grounded ! Lot to learn form them ! 
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 ===== Learning and Growth ===== ===== Learning and Growth =====
  
-This first week at DASL taught me a lot about myself. I realized that stepping into a new environment can be intimidating, but it's also an opportunity for growth. I learned to embrace the unknown, ask questions, and trust in my ability to learn and contribute.+This first week at DASL taught me a lot about myself. I realized that stepping into a new environment can be intimidating, but it's also an opportunity for growth. I learned to welcome the unknown, ask questions, and trust in my ability to learn and contribute. 
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 ===== Project Progress and Skills Acquired ===== ===== Project Progress and Skills Acquired =====
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