Sanika Karode

Sanika Karode

Georgia Institute of Technology — Mechanical Engineering

About Me

Passions Medical Robotics, AI/ML, CAD Design, and bridging the gap between hardware and intelligent software.
Skills Programming: MATLAB, Arduino, Java, Python, MS Office Suite

CAD & Design: CATIA, SolidWorks, Fusion 360

Fabrication: 3-D Printing, Laser Cutting, Mechanical Assembly, Rapid Prototyping
Education 4.0 GPA

Pursuing a bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Computing and Intelligence

Expected Graduation: Dec 2027
Clubs & Involvement Hytech Racing: Mechanical Controls team member using CATIA for CAD/FEA on performance-critical components.

Project Limbo: Designing a robotic arm exoskeleton for below-elbow amputees.

Pi Tau Sigma: Director of Communications
Interests Outside of engineering, I'm an avid tennis player, gym enthusiast, and I love crafting.

Featured Projects

ME 2110 Robot

Designed and built an autonomous competition-ready robot utilizing pneumatics and motor systems.

Assistive Hand Device

Mechanical exoskeleton components designed to improve mobility for patients in physical therapy.

Regenerative Braking Analysis

Custom MATLAB software to analyze braking data and optimize sensor selection for motorsports.

Hytech Racing Designs

Designing and analyzing mechanical control system components for Georgia Tech's Formula SAE team.

Ascend

Ascend is a full-stack route-analysis platform that helps climbers determine the most efficient path up a rock wall.

Prosthetic Arm Design Optimization

I am designing a passive, load bearing prosthetic forearm structure (elbow to wrist), not the hand or control system.

Go STEM! Kart

Low-cost, prototyped go-kart focusing on tolerance analysis and assembly documentation.

Rickshaw Cord Organizer

Compact, ergonomic cord management solution designed for desk, reducing cable clutter while maximizing usability and durability.

Mama Bear

Health-tracking web app using ML to provide real-time risk assessments for pregnant women.