Mouhameth Ba

About Me

My name is Mouhameth Ba. I am originally from Senegal, West Africa, and have been living in the United States since 2020. I am currently pursuing a degree in Mechatronics & Robotics Systems Engineering while working as a Mechatronics & Robotics Technician at Amazon Robotics under CBRE account.

My work gives me daily, hands-on exposure to automated robotic systems, while my studies focus on understanding how those systems are designed, controlled, and improved. I am especially interested in robotics integration, automation, electrical systems, and embedded control.

Outside of engineering, I enjoy playing soccer, attending comedy shows, and going to the movie theatre.

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AFROBOT Project

AFROBOT – Robotics Project

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Arduino Computer Vision drok DC buck IR Sensors Subsumption Architecture PWM Control Op-Amp Circuits
4 Behavior Layers
11cm Detection Range
1m Tracking Distance

AfroBot is an autonomous mobile robot which act like a pet. This project helps me to explore how sensing, control, and behavior interact in a real system. The robot tracks a dark-green object using a Pixy2 vision sensor while avoiding obstacles with infrared distance sensors.

The system is organized using a subsumption-based behavior architecture, where simple behaviors like cruising, tracking, and escaping are layered and prioritized. This project helped me connect analog signal conditioning, PWM motor control, and embedded decision-making into one working robot.

Key Challenge: Complete system rebuild 2 days before deadline due to wiring failures. Learned that physical robustness is as critical as code logic.

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Ashton The Turtleduck 🦆

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3D Design Ohm's Law Circuit Design Waterproofing Material Selection

Ashton the Turtleduck 🦆 started as a simple idea and quickly became a real engineering challenge. My team and I designed and built a floating electromechanical system that uses ionized water to complete a circuit and power a motor, applying Ohm’s Law in a very hands-on way.

I worked on the 3D-printed floating design, waterproofing the motor and electronics, and selecting materials that would not fail in water after we encountered corrosion issues with copper.

We evaluated performance by measuring voltage, current, and mechanical output, which revealed efficiency losses due to friction, water resistance, and sealing. This project was a strong reminder that engineering theory only matters if it survives real-world constraints.

Key Challenge: Theory meets reality. Efficiency losses from friction, water resistance, and sealing taught us how engineering constraints affect real-world performance.

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Work Experience

Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Amazon Robotics under CBRE — August 2025 to present

Working hands-on with automated material handling systems, troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, and control issues in a high-availability environment

Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice

Amazon Robotics under CBRE — July 2024 to August 2025

Completed the Amazon Mechatronics and Robotics apprenticeship. I earn 12 gold SACA Gold, learn how to troubeshoot electrical, control and mechanical issues with the help of a mentor

Quality Coach & Process Guide

AMAZON September 2023 -July 2024