Motivation
I joined Sherpa Mobile Robotics to explore how AI can drive real-world innovation in robotics. As someone fascinated by both mechanical systems and smart technology, I saw this internship as the perfect chance to:
🌍 Work abroad in an advanced tech environment
🤖 Contribute to R&D in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs)
🧠 Deepen my understanding of AI’s role in future engineering
The blend of hands-on learning and technical research was exactly the challenge I was looking for.
Outcomes
🛠️ Hands-On Engineering
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Assembled a full Sherpa-D robot (mechanical + electrical setup)
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Gained insight into how AMRs are physically built and tested
📊 AI Research & Presentations Delivered weekly presentations on:
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Machine learning & neural networks
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Computer vision
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Natural language processing
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Generative AI applications
Helped raise awareness across departments on how AI could enhance Sherpa’s technology stack
🔍 Platform Benchmarking
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Compared Sherpa’s current fleet management system (InUse) to a newer AI-enhanced platform (WAKU)
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Presented my findings directly to team members and leadership — balancing tech insight with business impact
View my internship report:
Final Thoughts
✅ Improved my technical communication through regular presentations
✅ Strengthened my practical engineering skills through real assembly work
✅ Gained insight into AI’s real potential in industrial robotics
✅ Developed confidence in using tools like ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, and Gemini to support engineering tasks