A.G.

Tharindu Gimras

Robotics Researcher

Robotics, Mobile Robotics, Reinforcement Learning, Motion Control, Computer Vision, Augmented Reality, Reconfigurable Robots

Tharindu Gimras

Robotics Researcher

Robotics, Mobile Robotics, Reinforcement Learning, Motion Control, Computer Vision, Augmented Reality, Reconfigurable Robots

A.G.

About

Hi, I'm Tharindu 👋, a Graduate Research Assistant at University of Moratuwa. I work on RL-based control for wheelchair robots, path planning for reconfigurable robots, and AR for robot navigation.

I'm pursuing my M.Sc. (Major Component of Research) at UoM, focusing on electric wheelchairs with non-configurable caster wheels, covering prototype design, dynamics characterisation, and RL with residual networks for trajectory correction via sim-to-real transfer. I hold a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Electrical Engineering (GPA 3.56, Dean's List, 2nd Semester SGPA 3.97).

I have 3 peer-reviewed publications (1 IEEE published at MERCon 2024, 2 accepted and pending IEEE Xplore from ICIPRoB 2026), including the 🏆 Best Poster Award at ICIPRoB 2026 for my wheelchair dynamics work. I also co-founded Crytec Labs, interned at GoTradie (Sydney) as a Software Engineer, and have taught Gazebo robotics simulation and research writing at UoM, and React.js at MIHA Institute.

Find out more in my CV.

🔬 Research Interests

Robotics & Control

Robotics

Mobile Robotics

Sim-to-Real

Motion Control

Reconfigurable Robots

AI & Machine Learning

Reinforcement Learning

Computer Vision

Augmented Reality

📬 I am currently seeking PhD opportunities in robotics and related fields.

Latest News

2026.3

Launched Personal Research Website — tharindugimras.com

🌐 Launched my personal research website to showcase my work, publications, and ongoing projects.

2026.3

🏆 Best Poster Award at ICIPRoB 2026

🎉 Received the Best Poster Award at the 4th International Conference on Image Processing and Robotics (ICIPRoB 2026), held on 7–8 March 2026 in Mount Lavinia, Sri Lanka.

2026.3

2 Papers Presented at ICIPRoB 2026

📄 Presented 2 papers at the 4th International Conference on Image Processing and Robotics (ICIPRoB 2026), March 7–8, 2026, Sri Lanka. One presented as a poster (🏆 Best Poster Award) and one as an oral presentation. Full citations will be available upon IEEE publication.

2026.3

Started as Graduate Research Assistant at University of Moratuwa

🔬 Continuing research in robotics, dynamics, control systems, and computer vision.

2025.8

Member of Editorial Team — MERCon 2025

📝 Contributed to the Editorial Team for the 11th Moratuwa Engineering Research Conference (MERCon 2025), supporting IEEE Xplore submission and paper review processes.

Research

Publications

View the full list of my publications on Google Scholar

Integrates computer vision, AR, and cloud-based communication to create a real-time 3D map of a robot's surroundings for an immersive indoor robot control experience, with 1 cm accuracy depth estimation using Microsoft Kinect V2 and semantic segmentation.

Authors: M. Pasan Sanjaya Fernando, A. G. Tharindu Gimras, J. M. Budshan P. Jayasundara, D. P. Chandima

Augmented RealityComputer VisionRobot Monitoring SystemCloud Integration3D Object Rendering

🏆 Best Poster Award. Presented as a poster at the 4th International Conference on Image Processing and Robotics (ICIPRoB 2026), March 7–8, 2026, Sri Lanka. Full citation available upon IEEE publication.

Authors: To be updated upon IEEE publication

Mobile robotsPrototype designElectric wheelchairsCaster wheel dynamicswheel configurable

Presented as an oral presentation at the 4th International Conference on Image Processing and Robotics (ICIPRoB 2026), March 7–8, 2026, Sri Lanka. Full citation available upon IEEE publication.

Authors: To be updated upon IEEE publication

Reconfigurable robotsPath planningShape-aware AlgorithmComputer Vision

Currently writing a paper for submission to the International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA) 2027, focusing on advanced robotics research. Full citation will be available upon IEEE publication.

Authors: To be updated

Mobile RoboticsControl SystemsSim to RealReinforcement LearningResidual Networks

Selected Projects

Check out my latest work

Built an immersive interface for remote robot operators using Augmented Reality, computer vision, and AWS IoT. Features real-time 3D environment mapping, 3D hand gesture-based control, and global low-latency operation with robust data security.

M. Pasan Sanjaya Fernando, A.G. Tharindu Gimras, J.M. Budshan P. Jayasundara, D.P. Chandima

Unity Engine (C#)Vuforia EngineAugmented RealityAWS IoTKinect V2YOLO V8OWL-ViTPythonOpenCVC++Named Pipes (IPC)CMakeMQTT

A secure internal developer platform using Next.js in a microservices architecture. Leverages Docker and HashiCorp Vault for robust security, with event-driven microservices, Apache Kafka, and Jira integration.

NextJSMicroservicesDockerHashiCorp Vaultcrypto-jsOctokitWinstonMongoDBNextAuthNodeJSMongooseApache KafkaJira

A collaborative daily diary app promoting positivity and organization through mood tracking and routine management.

NextJS