I’m Shlok Agarwal, Lead Controls Software Engineer at Ghost Robotics, where I specialize in legged locomotion, manipulation, and autonomous robotic systems. With over a decade of experience in robotics, I bridge cutting-edge research with real-world deployments across defense, industrial, and exploration applications.

“Creating robots that can walk through the world, not just see it.”

What I Do

🦾 Legged Locomotion - Developing adaptive gaits and recovery behaviors for quadruped robots
🧠 Manipulation - Improving manipulation control and developing applications to extend quadruped capabilities
⚡ Sustainable Software Development - Create and maintain reliable software by navigating the complexities of product development and deployment.
🌍 Real-World Deployment - Supporting military and industrial clients with field-tested solutions

Current Focus

I currently lead the controls software development at Ghost Robotics, focusing on advancing the capabilities of legged robots to operate in diverse and challenging environments. My work has enabled robots to traverse stairs, steep slopes, and complex terrains without relying on external perception sensors.

Latest Updates

  • 🚀 Leadership Role: Promoted to Lead Controls Software Engineer at Ghost Robotics
  • 📝 Recent Patent: Patent granted for proprioceptive robotic door opening system
  • 🏆 IEEE Recognition: Achieved IEEE Senior Member status, Associate Editor for AIM 2025 and ICRA 2026
  • 🌏 Global Impact: Coordinated successful robot deployments in India

Quick Stats

  • Years of Experience: 10+ years in robotics specializing in legged locomotion and manipulation
  • Global Deployments: Supported robot deployments across multiple continents
  • Publications: 7 peer-reviewed papers during my academia years with 93+ citations
  • Peer Reviews: 20 peer-reviewed papers in notable robotics and controls conferences
  • Patents: Lead Inventor for proprioceptive robotic door opening system

Posts

subscribe via RSS