Over the past seven months, I’ve had the privilege of volunteering in the RARE lab, collaborating on a research project that looks into dramatically reducing the cost of HRI studies as well as increasing the replicability of these studies. During that time, I dove into a range of new tools like ROS, Gazebo, RViz, HoloLens, and others, and sharpened my Git, Linux, and collaborative skills. I really enjoyed working with the Fetch robot and collaborating with other student researchers in the lab. More than that, I learned what it truly means to be a Computer Scientist and a researcher.
I’m truly grateful to Dr. Han for his professionalism and for creating industry-grade workflows and an environment that prepares us for careers in computer science. I’m sure that the experience and skills I’ve gained here will help me in the future.
— 7/15/2025
Hello! My name is Vlad Krukhmalev, and I am a senior majoring in Computer Science at the University of South Florida. I am passionate about exploring innovative technologies, especially Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), full-stack software engineering, and game development. I enjoy tackling complex problems and finding creative solutions. My interests include building simulations, computer graphics, and creating tools to help people.
I am eager to collaborate with like-minded individuals driven to innovate and make a difference. Joining the RARE lab represents an exciting opportunity for me to contribute my technical skills and creative ideas to innovative projects.
— 12/5/2024
