David GENOTELLE

Final-year Mechatronics Engineering student at INSA Strasbourg, currently enrolled in an International Research Master in HealthTech. Strong focus on medical robotics, AI-based systems, and Machine & Deep learning.

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Projects

FEATURED

Robotics / Medical Devices

Scrub Nurse Robot via Imitation Learning

Master's research project focused on developing a robotic scrub nurse assistant using imitation learning. The project investigates how teleoperated demonstrations can be used to train a bimanual robot to perform surgical handling tasks safely.

Robotic AI control
Medical device integration
Research-oriented development

Imitation Learning VLA ROS2 Robotics Medical Devices Control Systems

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FEATURED

Robotics / Embedded Systems

Automated Low-Tech Greenhouse Project

Design and development of a Greenhouse Ventilation System as part of a Mechatronics project. The system utilizes automated folding windows to regulate temperature and humidity, enhancing plant growth conditions.

Project Leader
worked intensively on electronic's design, automate's architecture and C++ programmation

C++ QEletroTech Electronic Git

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PASSION

Maker / DIY Projects

Personal Engineering Projects

A collection of various personal projects I've been building since high school. Driven by curiosity and a love for "making", these projects range from simple hacks to electric guitar builds.

Iterative prototyping and 3D printing
Arduino tinkering and custom electronics
Design and build of electric guitar from scratch

DIY 3D Printing Arduino Wood working Problem Solving

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Technical Skills

CAD

3D CAD / Mechanical Design

3D CAD PTC Creo Fusion 360 Lasercut Mechanical Simulation Kinematic & Dynamic Simulation Motion Analysis Assembly Design Tolerance & Integration

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Robotics & Electronics

Analogic & Numerical Electronics Proteus ROS2 Robot Modeling & Control Sensors & Actuators LabView

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AI & Machine Learning

Machine & Deep Learning Computer Vision Transformer Architectures Generative Models (VAE, GAN) Object Detection & Segmentation PyTorch

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Programming & Databases

Python C++ Arduino Java HTML / CSS MySQL

Experience

Final Year Project (PFE) — IHU Strasbourg / ICube

IHU Strasbourg · ICube · Strasbourg, France

Sep → Jan: 1 day/week · Feb → Aug: full-time

Research MedTech Engineering

Research and development within a hospital–lab environment (IHU / ICube)
Progressive workload: part-time presence (1 day/week) then full-time
Development of a robotic surgical assistant (Robotic SCRUB Nurse)
Collaboration with surgeons, nurses, engineers and researchers, documentation of results

R&D Engineering Intern

ORTHOPUS · Nantes, France

2-month internship · June – July 2025 · Assistive & Medical Robotics

Mechanical Design R\&D Medical Robotics

Redesign and prototyping of a tripod supporting assistive robotic arms for user demonstrations.
Mechanical design and CAD modeling with iterative prototyping (3D printing and pre-industrialization).
Stability analysis through experimental testing and analytical modeling.
Participation in structured product development phases (POC, alpha tests, EVT).
Collaboration with cross-functional teams (R&D, Sales, Production, Quality).

Mechanical Engineering Intern

Delta Aquitaine Diffusion (St-Ex) · Montpezat-d’Agenais, France

1-month internship · ULM Aircraft Maintenance & Assembly

Aeronautical Mechanics Maintenance & Inspection Mechanical Systems Safety Procedures

Assisted in maintenance, inspection, and assembly of Ultra Light Motorized (ULM) aircraft.
Worked directly with the workshop manager on structural components, propulsion systems, and mechanical subsystems.
Applied mechanical and mechatronics fundamentals in a real aeronautical environment.
Developed strong hands-on technical skills in diagnostics, assembly, and safety compliance.
Obtained the ULM theoretical pilot license alongside the internship, strengthening system-level understanding.

Student Fablab Technician — INSA Strasbourg / Ideas'Lab

Ideas'Lab · INSA · Strasbourg, France

Janv 2024 → Feb 2025: 1 day/week

CAO & FAO 3D Printing (FDM & SLA) Laser Cutting

Assisted students with safe use of manufacturing machines (3D preinting, laser cutting)
Helped students with design and prototyping in the Fablab environment
Created this project to allow other students to easily access Fablab resources (not just mechanical students, but also students from other disciplines)

2 Junior Entreprise projects

AEP · INSA · Strasbourg, France

June 2023: full-time · Nov → Dec 2024: 10h/week

C++ Laser Cutting CREO PTC

Project 1: Portable Laser Rangefinder (Patent POC)
Optimized a portable laser rangefinder utilizing an Ultra-Wide-Band protocol and a gyroscope.
Programmed an ESP32 in C++ to extract precise pose (position and orientation) and laser data to compute 3D distances.
Project 2: Game Mass Production
Managed the mass production of custom games (cards and carrying cases) for a client.
Designed and characterized laser-cut materials (plastic and thick foam) for the production phase.

Education

Engineering Degree – Mechatronics, Robotics & Automation

INSA Strasbourg

Sept. 2021 – Sept. 2026 • Strasbourg, France

Mechatronics and robotics engineering program combining mechanics, electronics, computer science and automation. Also led tutoring sessions for 2 years at INSA to support other students.

LabVIEW Creo Parametric MATLAB Arduino Proteus Simulink

Master 2 (MSc) – HealthTech & Biomedical Engineering

Télécom Physique Strasbourg

Sept. 2025 – Oct. 2026 • Strasbourg, France

Specialized Master’s program bridging engineering and biomedical sciences, with a focus on medical robotics, AI in healthcare, and innovative medical technologies. Includes a one-year research project connecting mechatronics to health applications.

AI Medical Robotics Biotech Medical Devices Research

International Mobility – Electrical & Medical Robotic Engineering

DGIST

Feb. 2025 – June 2025 • Daegu, South Korea

Academic exchange focused on advanced mechatronics and non-linear systems, with complementary coursework in economic analysis, building electrical systems, and negotiation/conflict management.

Medical Imaging Flexible Electronic Devices Bio-inpired Robot Locomotion