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Hi, I'm Ahmad Ali.
I build intelligent robots, AI-powered products, and educational technology that solve real-world problems.
I take ideas from a blank page all the way to working products — combining hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into experiences people genuinely enjoy using.
Why I Build
I've always believed technology should feel empowering rather than intimidating.
From autonomous drones and battery systems to AI-powered educational robots, I create products that combine hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into experiences that people genuinely enjoy using. My work spans robotics, embedded systems, computer vision, and product design — which means I can take an idea from concept to a fully functional prototype, and then toward a real product.
My goal is simple: build technology that inspires curiosity while solving meaningful problems.
[ current focus ]
Currently Building
Aibotics — AI-Powered Educational Robotics
Years of mentoring elementary students in robotics revealed how intimidating syntax-heavy programming is for young learners. I'm building a platform where children learn robotics through natural language — talk to your robot, and it comes to life.
Explore the Venture →From Blank Page to Working Product
Every project here started as an observation of a real-world problem and became a working prototype through CAD, electronics, firmware, software, and relentless iteration.
Where I've Worked
Software Engineer — Intelligent Drone Systems
Built software for intelligent drone systems: scalable architectures, user interfaces, cloud integration, and applications that interact seamlessly with physical hardware. Rapid iteration from prototype to polished product.
Battery Systems Researcher — EV Battery & Power Electronics
Contributed to experimental battery testing, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS), battery characterization, and hybrid energy storage concepts in a research laboratory environment.
- Hands-on with battery cyclers, EIS equipment, and advanced lab instrumentation
- Battery management systems and power electronics for electric vehicles
- Scientific experimentation and engineering research methodology
Robotics Mentor — Elementary Schools
Helped hundreds of elementary students discover engineering through hands-on robotics and programming — teaching Arduino, C++, and engineering problem solving. Watching young learners struggle with syntax-heavy programming directly inspired my current venture.
The Path So Far
Started Robotics
First builds, first competitions — hooked immediately.
Science Fairs
Turning curiosity into projects worth presenting.
National Awards
Recognition at national-level competitions and innovation awards.
University — Electrical Engineering
Deepening fundamentals across circuits, control, and software.
Research
EV battery systems, EIS, and power electronics in the lab.
RIIS
Building intelligent drone software in industry.
Graduate Research & Teaching
Advancing battery research while mentoring the next generation of engineers.
Entrepreneurship — Aibotics
Founding a venture to make robotics education accessible through natural language.
The Full Stack — Silicon to Cloud
[ AI ]
[ Software ]
[ Embedded ]
[ Robotics ]
[ Manufacturing ]
[ Hardware ]
Work With Me
▸ Robotics Consulting
Helping teams prototype robots and embedded systems from concept to demo.
▸ AI Product Development
Designing AI-powered software and hardware experiences from concept to prototype.
▸ Embedded Systems
Firmware, sensors, microcontrollers, and hardware integration.
▸ Computer Vision
Camera-based automation, perception, and edge AI solutions.
▸ Speaking & Workshops
Robotics, AI, entrepreneurship, engineering design, and STEM education.
▸ Mentorship
Guidance for engineering students, hackathon teams, and early-stage founders.