Ashwin Narayan

PhD Student | Guitarist | Coffee Enthusiast

National University of Singapore

Biography

I am a PhD student at the National University of Singapore working with the Biorobotics research group in the Biomedical Engineering department. I do research on sensing and control methods for stroke rehabilitation robotics.

Interests

Rehabilitation Robotics
Human-Robot Synchronization
Real-Time Systems

Education

PhD in Biomedical Engineering, 2021

National University of Singapore
B. Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, 2016

National Institute of Technology, Trichy

Featured Posts

Apr 13, 2019 13 min read

Learning Haskell Through Google Code Jam

I try to solve Google Code Jam Problems using Haskell.

Sep 10, 2017 16 min read

How to Integrate Quaternions

I’ve been working with inertial measurement units lately, and I’ve come to realize that there’s a surprising amount of mathematics involved in processing the raw data from the sensors. The story begins with me trying to integrate a three-dimensional angular velocity vector to get the orientation of an object.

May 20, 2017 6 min read

Real-Time Programming with Xenomai 3 - Part 2: Writing a simple periodic task.

I walk you through writing a simple cyclic task in Xenomai.

Recent Posts

Jan 1, 2022 5 min read

Haskell Folds Illustrated

I try to wrap my head around one of Haskell’s main higher order functions.

Last updated on May 20, 2021 4 min read

Messages from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

I talk about the messages from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba that inspire me.

May 10, 2021 3 min read

Why I Stopped Reading the News During the Pandemic

Growing up, I was frequently reminded of the importance of reading the news. My family was always subscribed to at least one (physical) newspaper, and magazine subscriptions were not uncommon. A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, however, I’ve decided not to read the news anymore.

Last updated on Dec 12, 2020 6 min read

Digital Minimalism

About the Book As a heavy user of computer technology for over a decade, I’ll be the first defend its benefits. My familiarity with the internet is responsible for a significant chunk of my knowledge and much of my critical thinking abilities.

Last updated on May 24, 2020 7 min read