Durban, KwaZulu-Natal · UKZN · Edge AI, CV, Robotics

Machine Learning
student building real systems.

Jivesh Ramnath develops low-cost AI and embedded vision systems with a bias for deployment, not demos. The focus is assistive technology, object detection, sensor fusion, and practical engineering that survives contact with the real world.

Edge AI YOLOv8, Hailo, Raspberry Pi, local inference, real-time feedback.
Robotics Cars4Mars rover work, 3D CAD, electronics, sensors, embedded control.
Recognition Gold medal regional win, best innovation award, international science fair silver.
Building For Impact Assistive systems, affordability, offline capability, community relevance.

Why this portfolio is different

This is not a generic student page. It is structured like a technical profile for scholarships, internships, competitions, and serious collaboration.

Outcome-first

Projects are framed by what they solve, what hardware they run on, and what the impact is in the real world.

Credibility signals

Competition results, volunteering, education, and technical skills are separated cleanly so reviewers can skim fast.

Built for growth

The layout can expand later with GitHub integration, case studies, a resume page, and project media without a redesign.

Featured project

JØ7 VIREO

A low-cost edge-AI assistive vision system designed for visually impaired users. It runs offline, uses a custom-trained YOLOv8m model, estimates proximity, and combines audio and haptic feedback for safer navigation.

Real-time object detection Camera-based distance awareness Offline edge inference Haptic belt safety layer Sustainable battery reuse

Core stack

Python, PyTorch, YOLOv8, OpenCV, Hailo, Raspberry Pi, LiDAR, ESP32, Arduino IoT, Fusion 360, PCB design, annotation workflows.

Computer Vision Embedded AI Robotics CAD Electronics Annotation Deployment Problem Solving

Public contact points

The public site should stay professional. The full address and mobile number are kept out of the page layout by default.

jivyzn@gmail.com Best for opportunities, collaborations, and serious portfolio contact.
LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/jivesh-ramnath-724721296
Durban / Richards Bay KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.