Autosteer tractor demonstration Piglet tracking demonstration

James Williams

Technology Engineering | Mechatronics | CS Minor

Michigan State University

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James Williams

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

Expected May 2028

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.

Projects

Autosteer tractor system

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.

Arduino GPS C# Mechatronics
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Pig posture detection system

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.

Computer Vision Python YOLOv11 Deep Learning
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Autonomous Agricultural Robot

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.

Robotics ROS Autonomous Navigation Computer Vision
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🚀 Coming Soon
Street Lateral Position Visual System

Street Lateral Position Visual System

Coming soon: Computer vision system for real-time street lane detection and vehicle positioning to enhance autonomous driving applications and road safety.

Computer Vision Python OpenCV Machine Learning
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Autonomous Farming Tool

Autonomous Farming Tool

Coming soon: Multi-purpose autonomous robotic tool for precision agriculture operations including soil sampling, planting, and targeted crop treatment.

Robotics Autonomous Systems Precision Agriculture AI
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Experience

Spring 2026 Present

Research Assistant Intern

Smart Sensing Lab

Fall 2025

Research Assistant Intern

Smart Sensing Lab

Skills

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I'm always open to new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out!