Going from a master’s thesis to a published patent is no small achievement. For Guna Sekhar Karri and Akshay Aravind, the journey is proof that curiosity and determination can lead to true innovation. Through their work with Volvo GTT, they have developed a method that could contribute to the future of vehicle development while laying the foundation for a career full of possibilities.
We are as always, proud to highlight two of our tech talents, Guna Sekhar Karri and Akshay Aravind, who recently had their patent published together with Volvo GTT: High accuracy estimation of wheel angle using wheel mounted IMU and wheel encoder for slow speed driving.
From idea to innovation
The journey began at Chalmers University of Technology, where Guna and Akshay were classmates and friends. During their thesis project, they explored how wheel rotational speed could be measured using different sensor modalities. Their work showed promising results that could potentially address an important challenge in the automotive industry in the future.
The problem they set out to solve
Traditional wheel encoders struggle to deliver accurate data at low speeds, creating limitations in situations like precise docking or low-speed autonomous driving. By combining encoder data with measurements from an IMU mounted on the wheel rim, and applying advanced prediction and update steps, Guna and Akshay developed a method for more accurate wheel state estimation. The result is high-precision data on wheel angle, speed, and acceleration – enabling better vehicle positioning, safer driving, and more efficient processes in future mobility.
A project that paid off
With support from their supervisors and a strong curiosity to experiment and develop, they took the next step and filed for a patent. Now seeing it published marks both a personal and professional milestone. As Guna shares:
– On a personal level, this achievement means a lot because it shows how our curiosity and persistence paid off. Professionally, it’s encouraging to see our work’s potential to turn into something practical and impactful, and it inspires us to keep building innovative solutions in the future.
Looking ahead
Innovations like this can become an important piece in advancing autonomous driving, EV charging, and advanced mobility solutions. With further development and refinement, it could also make processes more efficient and open up opportunities for entirely new applications that create real impact.
At Nexer Tech Talent, we are proud to have been part of their journey and look forward to following their continued careers and innovations.
