Hi, I'm Pranav Bala

I'm a Computer Engineering student at UIUC exploring embedded systems, computer vision, and robotics. I'm especially interested in building autonomous systems that interact with the physical world, and I share my projects and what I learn on YouTube.

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What I Build

I build systems that combine hardware and software to solve real-world problems. My work focuses on making technology reliable, responsive, and practical.

Autonomous Systems

Robots and systems that can sense, decide, and act on their own.

Computer Vision

Applications that use cameras and data to understand and interact with the environment.

Embedded Systems

Firmware and microcontroller-based systems that run efficiently on real hardware.

Connected Systems

Projects that integrate devices with networks, cloud services, or user interfaces.

System Integration

Bringing hardware and software together and debugging them until everything works.

Control Systems

Designing logic and feedback systems that make hardware behave predictably and respond in real time.

Featured Projects

Projects in computer vision, robotics, and more.

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STM32 Security Sentry

A bare-metal embedded security sentry on the STM32F401RE NUCLEO that integrates PIR motion detection, ToF LiDAR ranging, and servo actuation into a non-blocking Finite State Machine using hardware interrupts.

Raspberry Pi Lane Tracking Robot Car

A Raspberry Pi 3 B+ robot car that uses OpenCV and a PID controller to autonomously follow lane markings in real time.

Custom Smart Garage Door Opener

A DIY smart garage door opener built with an ESP8266 and ESPHome for fully local Home Assistant control, no cloud required.