Adithya Kameswara Rao

I am a graduate student at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Computer Vision and Deep Learning. With a strong foundation in Python and PyTorch, I develop cutting-edge solutions in computer vision and generative AI, with a focus on diffusion models. I have extensive experience in dataset curation, large-scale distributed training, and production deployment, allowing me to deliver comprehensive machine learning solutions from concept to deployment. I am particularly passionate about pushing the boundaries of AI technology while ensuring practical, real-world applications.

Throughout my career, I’ve contributed to impactful projects at leading organizations:

At Apple, I enhanced MacBook defect detection systems
At Hexo, I specialized in fine-tuning stable diffusion models

My work has been recognized through prestigious awards, including:

The DAAD-WISE Scholarship
The K.C. Mahindra Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies Abroad

Currently, as a Graduate Research Assistant at CMU, I’m working on:

Developing interactive visualizations for Stable Diffusion models
Developing cloud-native ML pipelines with auto-scaling capabilities for seamless multi-user deployment

selected publications

Conceptual model for improving maneuverability in borewell rescue devices

Adithya Kameswara Rao, Harikrishna K, Jayendran R, and 4 more authors

In 2021 9th RSI International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (ICRoM), 2021

DOI Bib

@inproceedings{9663477,
  author = {Rao, Adithya Kameswara and K, Harikrishna and R, Jayendran and S, Meenatchi L and J, Sudarsana Jayandan and P, Niranjan Kumar and R, Saimothish},
  booktitle = {2021 9th RSI International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (ICRoM)},
  title = {Conceptual model for improving maneuverability in borewell rescue devices},
  year = {2021},
  pages = {439-444},
  keywords = {Visualization;Mechatronics;Soft robotics;Lead;Aerospace electronics;Manipulators;Indexes;Borewell rescue;Sway mitigation;Maneuver-ability;Gripper Mechanism;Actuation and Control},
  doi = {10.1109/ICRoM54204.2021.9663477},
}

An Abstract Model for Onshore Wind turbine Blade Maintenance

Abhinava Ramanan G, Hemanth V J, Nishok P R, and 4 more authors

In 2022 10th RSI International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (ICRoM), 2022

DOI Bib

@inproceedings{10025349,
  author = {G, Abhinava Ramanan and J, Hemanth V and R, Nishok P and Khakse, Pranjal and Patil, Vyankatesh and Rao, Adithya Kameswara and Dhivakar, K M},
  booktitle = {2022 10th RSI International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (ICRoM)},
  title = {An Abstract Model for Onshore Wind turbine Blade Maintenance},
  year = {2022},
  pages = {302-308},
  keywords = {Productivity;Parallel robots;Renewable energy sources;Costs;Mechatronics;Blades;Maintenance engineering;Wind blades;configurable modules;robotic arm;robotic platform;cable-driven parallel robot},
  doi = {10.1109/ICRoM57054.2022.10025349},
}

Robotic arm for automatic brake testing and control

Seetharam Krishnapuram, Adithya Kameswara Rao, K M Dhivakar, and 1 more author

Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Mar 2021

Abs DOI Bib

Brake testing is an important verification test before putting an automobile up for sale. Unfortunately, brake judders which act as hindrance for getting true brake performance results can’t be rectified. Therefore, we have to account for brake judders in our brake test results. Our project is aimed at reducing the effects of brake judder by examining the Disc Thickness Variation dynamically with the heat produced because of friction between brake pads and disc as the brake is applied. This thorough examination is done with the help of a capacitive sensor which continuously feeds disc thickness variation data to our robotic arm which is programmed to change the position of the brake pedal in order to keep a uniform brake force on the disc.
@article{Krishnapuram_2021, doi = {10.1088/1742-6596/1831/1/012021}, url = {https://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1831/1/012021}, year = {2021}, month = mar, publisher = {IOP Publishing}, volume = {1831}, number = {1}, pages = {012021}, author = {Krishnapuram, Seetharam and Kameswara Rao, Adithya and Dhivakar, K M and Kapur, Mayank}, title = {Robotic arm for automatic brake testing and control}, journal = {Journal of Physics: Conference Series}, }