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Insect Eavesdropper: Revolutionizing Pest Monitoring with Machine Learning
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Developed a cutting-edge device capable of identifying pest sounds with 96% precision.
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Antlion Pitch Competition Winner: Insect Eavesdropper
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Secured first place and $5,000 for the Insect Eavesdropper project.
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Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest Semi-Finalist
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Advanced to the semi-final round with the Insect Eavesdropper project.
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World AgriTech Featured Showcase: Insect Eavesdropper
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Awarded $7,200 to present the Insect Eavesdropper project.
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Morgridge Entrepreneurial Bootcamp (MEB) Completion
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Completed an intensive training program focused on technology entrepreneurship.
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publications
Geometric Calibration of Single-Pixel Distance Sensors
Published in IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters, 2022
This paper explores the geometric calibration of single-pixel distance sensors using ROS and Gazebo. Read more
Recommended citation: Carter Silverman, Dev Mehrotra, Mohit Gupta, Michael Gleicher. (2022). "Geometric Calibration of Single-Pixel Distance Sensors." IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters. 7(3).
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Implicit Ground Truthing: Unsupervised Learning Bridges Validation Data Gaps in Ecology
Published in In Preparation, 2024
This paper explores unsupervised learning methods to analyze insect sounds for ecological validation. Read more
Recommended citation: Dev Mehrotra. (Expected 2024). "Implicit Ground Truthing: Unsupervised Learning Bridges Validation Data Gaps in Ecology." In Preparation.
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Using SPAD Sensors for Insect Detection with NERFs
Published in In Preparation, 2024
This paper investigates the application of SPAD sensors for insect detection using Neural Radiance Fields (NERFs). Read more
Recommended citation: Dev Mehrotra. (Expected 2024). "Using SPAD Sensors for Insect Detection with NERFs." In Preparation.
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Eavesdropping on Herbivores: Using Contact Microphones to Quantify Plant-Insect Interactions
Published in PrePrint, 2024
This preprint explores the use of contact microphones to quantify interactions between plants and insects. Read more
Recommended citation: Dev Mehrotra, Laurence Still, Vidit Agrawal, Kimberly Gibson, James D. Crall, Emily N. Bick. (2024). "Eavesdropping on Herbivores: Using Contact Microphones to Quantify Plant-Insect Interactions." PrePrint.
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talks
Insect Eavesdropper: Digital Monitoring of Crop Pests Via Vibrational Signals
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Presented the Insect Eavesdropper project, which uses machine learning algorithms to identify pest sounds with 96% precision. The talk highlighted its innovative approach and potential impact on pest management in agriculture. Read more
World AgriTech Featured Showcase: Insect Eavesdropper
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Showcased the Insect Eavesdropper project at the World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit. The presentation emphasized its role in advancing agricultural innovation and securing $7,200 in funding for further development. Read more
Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest: Insect Eavesdropper
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Advanced to the semi-final round of the Wisconsin Governor’s Business Plan Contest with the Insect Eavesdropper project. The talk outlined its innovative approach to pest monitoring and its potential impact on agriculture. Read more
teaching
Supervised Undergraduate Student - Vidit Agrawal
Undergraduate Supervision, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Computer Science Department, 2023
Supervised Vidit Agrawal in unsupervised learning for unlabeled acoustic data projects. The focus was on developing machine learning models to analyze and interpret acoustic signals from pests. Read more
Supervised Undergraduate Student - Rishit Malpani
Undergraduate Supervision, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Computer Science Department, 2024
Supervised Rishit Malpani in OpenCV and audio/camera sensor development projects. The focus was on integrating machine learning techniques with sensor data for real-world applications. Read more
Supervised Undergraduate Student - Nachiket Kerai
Undergraduate Supervision, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Computer Science Department, 2024
Supervised Nachiket Kerai in LiDAR sensor development and Neural Scene Reconstruction (NeRF) projects. The project explored advanced 3D reconstruction techniques using LiDAR and neural networks. Read more