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David Capacho

@davidcapacho

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I build autonomous robotic navigation systems for industrial and mobile robots.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build autonomous robotic systems where I can work hands-on with ROS 2, perception, navigation, sensor fusion, and real production hardware.

At Forklift Robot B.V., I develop ROS 2 navigation and perception software for an industrial autonomous forklift, using RTAB-Map, Nav2, AprilTag vision, EKF sensor fusion, and NVIDIA Jetson deployment.

I’ve also led autonomous navigation research that achieved 22 cm positioning error and 98.7% route consistency, while building robotic legs, aerial vehicles, and an Arduino-controlled educational hand prosthesis.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

ROS 2 Developer

Current

Forklift Robot B.V.

Feb 2026 - Present (7 months)

Developed autonomous navigation and perception software for an industrial autonomous forklift, including SLAM, path planning, and vision perception. Built sensor fusion and maintained Docker environments for development and deployment.

Python C++ROS2 RTAB Map Navigation2 (Nav2) Stack AprilTag Kalman Filter IMU Wheel Odometry NVIDIA Jetson Arduino Docker Linux Git

Researcher

Corporación Talentum

Feb 2025 - Jan 2026 (11 months)

Designed inverse kinematics solutions for multi-DOF robotic legs and developed trajectory generation algorithms for biological gait patterns. Integrated actuator systems with sensor feedback for stable locomotion.

Inverse Kinematics Trajectory Generation Automation Systems Sensor Feedback Robotics

Senior Member, Robotics and Autonomous Systems Research Group

Universidad Autónoma de Occidente

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 11 months)

Led development of autonomous navigation systems using ROS 2, achieving 22 cm positioning error and 98.7% route consistency. Mentored junior members on ROS programming and sensor integration.

ROS2 Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM)TSP 2 OPT Path Planning Mentorship

Research Member, Polymeric Matrix Composite Materials Group

Universidad Autónoma de Occidente

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 (11 months)

Fabricated rocker-type transmission system for obstacle-traversing vehicle using composite materials. Achieved functional prototype demonstrating mobility and obstacle-climbing capability.

Composite Materials Mechanical Design Prototyping

Research Intern

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Jun 2023 - Jul 2023 (1 month)

Conducted experimental protocols for brain-computer interface research investigating EEG attention patterns. Managed data acquisition and signal processing using MATLAB for cognitive neuroscience study.

Matlab EEG Signal Processing Data Acquisition

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad Autónoma de Occidente

Bachelor of Science, Mechatronics Engineering

Grade: 4.4/5.0

Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering with a GPA of 4.4/5.0, expected graduation in October 2025.

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Certification, IoT in Industry 4.0

Certification in Characterization of Machines and Equipment for IoT in Industry 4.0, completed in October 2024.

Tecnológico de Monterrey

Research Intern, Brain-Computer Interface Research

2023 - 2023

Research internship in the Delfín Program, conducting experimental protocols for brain-computer interface research and managing data acquisition with MATLAB.