James Williams
Technology Engineering | Mechatronics | CS Minor
Michigan State University
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About Me
Hello! I'm James Williams, a Michigan State University student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Technology Engineering with a focus on Mechatronics and a minor in Computer Science.
I'm passionate about bridging the gap between mechanical systems and software, creating innovative solutions that combine hardware and code to solve real-world problems in agricultural automation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Technology Engineering
Michigan State University
Concentration in Mechatronics with a Minor in Computer Science. Combining mechanical engineering, electronics, and software development to create innovative automation solutions.
- Focus on agricultural automation and smart sensing systems
- Relevant coursework: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Embedded Systems, Control Systems
- Active involvement in research projects at SMARTS Lab
Projects
Autosteer Tractor System
An autonomous steering system for agricultural tractors using RTK-GPS, IMU, and wheel angle sensing to enable precise navigation with ±2cm accuracy in field operations.
Pig Posture Detection System
A computer vision system using YOLOv11 to detect and classify pig postures, enabling automated monitoring of pig behavior and health status in farming operations.
Autonomous Agricultural Robot '26
Development of an autonomous ground robot designed for precision agriculture tasks including crop monitoring, weed detection, and targeted intervention in agricultural fields.
Experience
Research Assistant Intern
Smart Sensing Lab
Contributing to cutting-edge research in agricultural automation, computer vision systems, and autonomous vehicle technologies at Michigan State University's SMARTS Lab.
- Developed piglet mortality reduction vision system using computer vision and machine learning
- Implemented GPS-based autosteer system for agricultural tractors
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary engineering teams on research projects