I am an engineer with expertise in embedded systems, drone technology, and artificial intelligence. I hold a bachelor's degree in Automation from the Technical University of Cluj-Napoca and am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Computational Intelligence at Babeș-Bolyai University. My interdisciplinary background in electrical engineering, software development, and AI enables me to craft integrated solutions that connect hardware and software seamlessly. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges, particularly in the fields of AI and drone technology.
Transforming YouTube into an immersive VR experience for Meta Quest using AI. Surroundly analyzes video content to generate matching 360° skyboxes and interactive 3D objects, turning passive viewing into spatial presence. Built with Meta Spatial SDK, Kotlin, and a custom AI pipeline. Watch the demo
Followed Joop Brokking tutorial and created my first flying project using an Arduino, a gyroscope, a receiver, a transmitter, four ESCs, four motors, a 3S Li-Po battery. The first project where I used soldering.
ESP8266 thermostat for controlling temperature through internet, using a real-time database from Firebase.
Uses a Pixhawk 2.4.8 flight controller, based on a STM32. By integrating an automatically generated pre-defined flight mission input, this prototype successfully demonstrates autonomous flight capabilities.
A Windows Forms application designed to establish a connection with a PLC, enabling the user to select specific memory locations, and automatically store the extracted data in a local database at user-defined time intervals. Additionally, the application enables the generation of data outputs within specified time ranges in PDF or CSV formats for enhanced reporting and analysis.
Our team designed and built a robot equipped with ultrasonic sensors and a STM32, utilizing Bluetooth for communication. The project involved programming the robot to navigate and map complex mazes effectively. Our practical and efficient approach led to our team winning first place in the competition.
Built a 6-DOF robotic arm from a DIY kit won at ITEC 2024. The project focused on assembling the mechanical parts, wiring servo motors, and programming basic movements using an Arduino. While not overly complex, it provided hands-on experience with robotic arm mechanics and basic control principles.
Designed and built a custom flight controller, starting with the electrical schematics, followed by PCB design and soldering. Combined the hardware with firmware development to achieve stable flight and precise control. This project was a great learning experience in circuit design and embedded systems.
Developed an accelerometer system using USB-C, a Linear Voltage Regulator, an ADXL Accelerometer, Differential Operational Amplifiers, an AD5592R ADC, and FPGA connectors. Designed the circuit schematic, optimized PCB layout, soldered components, developed a custom Linux driver for SPI communication, and created applications in C and Python for data retrieval and visualization. View project details
AI-built brochure experience with landing, despre noi, and contact pages (Google Maps, phone, email, address), plus a GitHub-driven product catalog. Features a "Solicită ofertă" form routed to comenzi@lantic.ro and a contact form that emails office@lantic.ro. Check out the website
Full-stack booking platform with loyalty program, admin panel, internationalization, and complex pricing logic, built with React, Supabase, and Tailwind CSS. Developed end-to-end exclusively using AI tools (Claude Code, Lovable, Cursor, Codex). Check out the website
AI-powered kitchen assistant that turns natural language into robot actions using GPT-OSS with NVIDIA Isaac GR00T and the SO-100 arm. View project
We improved our 2024 version to make it more robust, smaller, better code, cleaner wiring, and we finally got the robot to do both tasks. This enhanced maze solver showcases our continuous improvement in robotics engineering and problem-solving capabilities.
Clean, responsive presentation website for a dental clinic, focused on clear service presentation and easy content updates. Features modern design with appointment booking, services showcase, pricing, and team sections. Check out the website
Won Best Overall prize ($10,000 USD) at OpenAI's Open Model Hackathon with Alexandru Luci for RoboChef, an AI-powered kitchen assistant combining GPT-OSS reasoning with NVIDIA Isaac GR00T and SO-100 robotic arm to execute natural language cooking instructions. View project
Mentor at NASA Space Apps Challenge Cluj-Napoca 2025, supporting teams with AI, robotics, and product guidance.
Won the Embedded challenge at iTEC 2025 Hackathon in Timișoara with Diana-Nicoleta Trif. Our robot successfully mapped and solved mazes from any given start to end points, being the only one to complete all tasks despite using low-cost components.
Participated and achieved recognition in BRD's Huge if Real initiative, highlighting entrepreneurial and technical capabilities. Watch the episode
Featured on IT Report, discussing our emergency medical drone project. The interview covered the project's inception, team composition, technical challenges, and future plans. Hosted by Alexandra Ardelean and powered by Axon Soft. Watch the interview
Led the winning team in developing an autonomous maze-solving robot, demonstrating excellence in both hardware integration and software development.
Successfully competed and won (€2,500 EUR) in the Yettel Hackathon, showcasing innovative problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
Project featured on Romania's leading tech TV show, demonstrating the innovative approach to emergency medical response using drone technology. Watch the interview
Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss collaboration opportunities, technical projects, or just want to connect!