Alexis Velat

Led robotics projects for a four-person start-up spanning educational to industrial robotics. Responsible for programming robots to meet client needs, onboarding new robots, writing user manuals, and providing technical consulting. Hands-on experience with ROS, Python, ROS2, Android development, electronics, and 3D printing. Delivered training sessions to diverse audiences, including engineering students, professional trainers, children aged 7–15, and sales teams. Represented the company at major industry events such as CES Las Vegas, RoboCup, and Coupe de France de Robotique. Managed sales processes, guided clients through projects, prepared quotes and invoices, and maintained a CRM.

Developed software using a proprietary in-house language to automate metro lines. Worked with a block-diagram language similar to MATLAB/Simulink. Quickly adapted to a new language, strengthening adaptability and autonomy. Used GitLab for project code integration and Artisan for requirements management. Involved in R&D in the field of medical robotics.

Designed and manufactured a 3D-modeled robotic arm (RRR) capable of integrating spring-based concepts such as Series/Parallel Elastic Actuators and biarticular elements, aiming to demonstrate reduced motor energy consumption. Developed an AMPL script (with MATLAB) to optimize the arm’s physical parameters based on input specifications. Used Autodesk Inventor, 3D printing, and laser cutting for prototyping; AMPL for optimization tasks.