Name: Paulo Rezeck

Job Role: Robotics Engineer

Address: Belo Horizonte - Brazil

Skills

Mobile Robotics 90%
Computer Vison 80%
Machine Learning 75%
Statistical Analysis 85%
Programming Language (Python/C++) 90%

About

About Me

I am a highly motivated computer scientist passionate about solving real-world problems using disruptive technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and robotics. With expertise in robotics, I've honed skills at both software and hardware levels, including embedded systems, sensor networks, and mechanical and electrical design. My involvement in numerous R&D projects for the industry has allowed me to develop prototypes of teleoperated robotic systems and algorithms for detecting and tracking objects and people. These experiences have not only expanded my technical capabilities but also enhanced my interpersonal communication, organization, and leadership skills.

  • Profile: Robotics & Computer Vision Research
  • Education: PhD in Computer Science
  • Language: Portuguese, English, Germany

Resume

Resume

With 6+ years of dedicated research experience in robotics and computer vision, I've spearheaded R&D innovative projects at the forefront of technology. My expertise spans robot control, SLAM, computer vision techniques and deep learning driving impactful advancements in the field.

Experience


2022-Present

Computer Vision Engineer

Invent Vision Brazil Flag

Enhance the industry by crafting innovative solutions through the utilization of both traditional computer vision techniques and cutting-edge deep learning algorithms.

  • Developing and integrating systems using languages like C++, Python, and Docker.
  • Conducting system simulations with tools such as ROS, Gazebo, CoppeliaSim and Blender.
  • Designing and implementing user interfaces using technologies like Qt and Pyside.
  • Implementing vision-based SLAM techniques such as ORBSLAM and RTABMap.
  • Performing 3D object detection utilizing frameworks like OpenCV and Open3D.
  • Implementing object detection using Lidar with techniques like Pointnet.

2020-2022

Tech Leader Researcher

UFMG Brazil Flag

Tech leader of a Petrobras-sponsored project, I led the development of a system to detect human actions during industrial painting, using advanced deep learning methods.

  • Leading a specialized team proficient in computer vision.
  • Implementing neural networks, like Deep SORT, for real-time object tracking.
  • Proficient in Linux process communication and algorithm optimization using languages like C++ and Python, along with IPC, Socket, and CUDA.
  • Expertise in container software architecture, leveraging Docker for streamlined deployment and management.
  • Utilizing advanced neural networks for real-time human pose detection, employing techniques like OpenPose, AlphaPose, and PoseNet.



Education


2019-2023

PhD in Computer Science

Federal University of Minas Gerais - Brazil Brazil Flag

Robot swarm control using probabilistic modeling with ROS middleware; Development of simulation environment for robot swarms using Gazebo; Papers published and presented at top robotics conferences (IROS, ICRA, RAL).

2016-2019

MsC in Computer Science

Federal University of Minas Gerais - Brazil Brazil Flag

Low-cost robot design and construction using Autodesk F360 and Eagle; Practice in additive manufacturing using 3D printer; MCU firmware implementation for embedded systems; Robot integration with ROS middleware.

2014-2015

Internship Program

University of Tübingen - Germany Germany Flag

Practice in mobile robot control (Ackerman robot) and advanced robot vision; skilled in filtering and sensor fusion techniques (Kalman filter); experienced in simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and navigation.

2010-2016

Bachelor in Computer Science

Federal University of Minas Gerais - Brazil Brazil Flag

Practice with embedded computer executing OS Yocto; Firmware implementation and hardware protocol; Development of a camera-based localization system; Robotic system integration with ROS middleware.



Publications

Publications

Below is a selection of scientific publications.

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2023 Autonomous Robots

Hero 2.0: A low-cost robot for swarm robotics research

P Rezeck, H Azpúrua, MFS Correa, L Chaimowicz

2022 Latin American Robotics Symposium (LARS)

A DRL Approach for Object Transportation in Complex Environments

A. R. Da Silva, P. A. F. Rezeck, G. S. Luz, T. R. Alves, D. G. Macharet, L. Chaimowicz

2022 IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters

Chemistry-Inspired Pattern Formation with Robotic Swarms

P Rezeck and L Chaimowicz

Journal of Intelligent Service Robotics, 2021

An Integrated Solution for an Autonomous Drone Racing in Indoor Environments

Rezende, A. M. C., Miranda, V. R. F, Rezeck, P. A. F., Azpurua, H., Santos, E. R. S., Goncalves, V. M., Macharet, D. G., Freitas, G. M.

Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 2021

Cooperative Localization and Mapping with Robotic Swarms

Pires, A. G., Rezeck, P., Chaves, R. A., Machret, D. G., Chaimowicz, L.

2021 IEEE/RSJ International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS)

Cooperative Object Transportation using Gibbs Random Fields

Rezeck, P., Assuncao, R. M., Chaimowicz, L.

2021 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA)

Flocking-Segregative Swarming Behaviors using Gibbs Random Fields

Rezeck, P., Assuncao, R. M., Chaimowicz, L.

Journal Swarm Intelligence, 2020

Spatial Segregative Behaviors in Robotic Swarms Using Differential Potentials

Santos, V. G., Pires, A. G., Alitappeh, R. J., Rezeck, P., Pimenta, L. C. A., Macharet, D. G., Chaimowicz, L.

Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, 2020

Localization Using Ultra Wideband and IEEE 802.15.4 Radios with Nonlinear Bayesian Filters: a Comparative Study

Santos, E. R. S., Azpurua, H., Rezeck, P., Correa, M. F. S., Vieira, M. A. M., Freitas, G. M., Macharet, D. G.

2020 International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE)

On the Evaluation of Force Feedback Augmented Teleoperation of Excavator-like Mobile Manipulators

Carvalho, L., Rezeck, P., Lima, M., Pinto, L., Freitas, G., Nascimento, E., Macharet, D., Chaimowicz, L., Pessin, G., Campos, M.

2019 IEEE International Conference on Advanced Robotics (ICAR)

SwarMap: Occupancy Grid Mapping with a Robotic Swarm

Chaves, R., Rezeck, P., Chaimowicz, L.

Journal of Field Robotics, 2019

Cooperative Digital Magnetic‐elevation Maps by small Autonomous Aerial Robots

Azpúrua, H., Potje, G. A., Rezeck, P. A., Freitas, G. M., Uzeda Garcia, L. G., Nascimento, E. R., ... & Campos, M. F.

14º Simpósio Brasileiro de Automação Inteligente, 2019

Realimentaçao de Força para Teleoperaçao de Escavadeiras

Lima, M., Cid, A., Cadar, F., Pinto, L., Rezeck, P., Grabe, T., Freitas, G., Macharet, D., Pessin, G., Chaimowicz, L., Campos, M.

2018 IEEE Latin American Robotics Symposium (LARS)

Global Localization of Mobile Robots Using Local Position Estimation in a Geo Tagged Wireless Node Sensor Network

Santos, E., Azpurua, H., Rezeck, P., Corrêa, M., Freitas, G., & Macharet, D.

2018 IEEE Latin American Robotics Symposium (LARS)

Framework for Haptic Teleoperation of a Remote Robotic Arm Device

Rezeck, P., Frade, B., Soares, J., Pinto, L., Cadar, F., Azpurua, H., ... & Campos, M. F.

2018 IEEE Latin American Robotics Symposium (LARS)

An Immersion Enhancing Robotic Head-Like Device for Teleoperation

Rezeck, P., Cadar, F., Soares, J., Frade, B., Pinto, L., Azpurua, H., ... & Campos, M. F. M.

2018 IEEE Latin American Robotics Symposium (LARS)

HeRo: An Open Platform for Robotics Research and Education

Rezeck, P. A., Azpurua, H., & Chaimowicz, L.

Journal Sensors, 2016

Autonomous Aeromagnetic Surveys Using a Fluxgate Magnetometer

Macharet, D., Perez-Imaz, H., Rezeck, P., Potje, G., Benyosef, L., Wiermann, A., ... & Campos, M.

ASME 2016 Dynamic Systems and Control Conference (DSCC)

Segregation of Heterogeneous Robotics Swarms via Convex Optimization

Edwards, V., Rezeck, P., Chaimowicz, L., & Hsieh, M. A.

2016 IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (CASE)

Multi-robot 3D Coverage Path Planning for First Responders teams

Perez-Imaz, H. I., Rezeck, P. A., Macharet, D. G., & Campos, M. F.

2013 IEEE Latin American Robotics Symposium (LARS)

On the Development of a Robotic System for Telepresence

Perez-Imaz, H. I., Rezeck, P. A., Macharet, D. G., & Campos, M. F.


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