Logan Kessler

01 / About

I build systems that meet the world where it is.

I'm a Computer Science student at the University of Kansas (GPA 3.78), researching edge AI and autonomous systems at the ARISE AI Lab. My work sits at the intersection of low-power hardware, intelligent perception, and accessible technology.

The thread that ties everything together: a belief that the world isn't equally legible to everyone — and that well-designed systems can close that gap. From FRC robotics to embedded AI on ESP32-class devices, I build things that work in the real world.

Edge AI Autonomous Systems Embedded Hardware HRI Robotics Full-Stack

3.78 GPA at KU Engineering

3 FRC competitive seasons

ESP32 Edge hardware target

CITI Research certified (EAR/ITAR · RCR)

02 / Experience

Where I've worked & built

Aug 2025 – Present Current

Undergraduate Researcher

ARISE AI Lab · KU I2S · Lawrence, KS

Developed low-power, end-to-end edge AI models based on NVIDIA PilotNet architecture.
Reworked architecture to support variable throttle control.
Porting trained models to embedded hardware (ESP32-class devices).

PythonEdge AIESP32NVIDIA PilotNet

Sep 2022 – May 2025

Java Developer

Team Steam Robotics (FRC) · Lawrence, KS

Programmed competition robots in Java across three full competitive seasons.
Implemented AprilTag vision tracking, autonomous path planning, and telemetry.
Contributed to swerve drive mechanics and mentored new members in Java.

JavaFRCAprilTagsAutonomous

Aug 2024 – May 2025

Technical Support Intern

Lawrence High School IT Work-Study · Lawrence, KS

Provided troubleshooting support for students and staff across the district.
Managed networking infrastructure and VoIP systems.
Led hardware upgrade rollout — device imaging and staff data migration.
Wrote macros to automate inventory data management workflows.

NetworkingVoIPHardwareAutomation

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B.S. Computer Science · University of Kansas, School of Engineering

Aug 2025 – May 2029 (Expected) · GPA 3.78 · Kansas Heroes Scholarship

Coursework: Programming I & II · Digital Logic Design · Calculus I · Introduction to Linguistics

03 / Skills

Tools & technologies

Languages

Java

Python

C++

AI & Robotics

Edge AI Development

Autonomous Systems

NVIDIA PilotNet

AprilTag Vision

Path Planning

Hardware & Infra

ESP32 / Embedded

Networking / VoIP

Hardware Setup

Device Imaging

Interests

Human–Robot Interaction

Autonomous Vehicles & Drones

Full-Stack Development

Education & Mentoring

Wireless & Protocols

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CITI Research Training

Export Compliance (EAR/ITAR) · Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) · Data Management · Research Ethics

04 / Contact

Let's build something together.

I'm always open to research collaborations, internships, and conversations about edge AI, robotics, or accessible tech.

✉ thelogankessler@gmail.com ✉ logankessler@ku.edu ✆ 785-226-2263

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