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Hello! I'm Annie Huang : )
Aspiring Software Engineer

(720) 334-6588 anniehuang@mines.edu

About Me

As a full-time computer science student specializing in robotics and intelligent systems, I'm driven by a passion for many aspects of the field. In particular, my areas of interest lie in the rapid advancements of machine learning algorithms in recent years, as well as, a life-long passion in the gaming industry. Furthermore, my experience as a robotics researcher has left me with an interest in human centered technology. In particular, I'm fascinated by how humans interact with technology and the societal implications of this relationship. This interest fuels my desire to create responsible, user-centric solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible while considering the broader consequences of technological advancements.

Education

Colorado School of Mines

B.S in Computer Science Aug 2021 - May 2025

- Specializating in Robotics and Intelligent Systems - Minor in Computational and Applied Mathematics - Activities: oSTEM - Vice President of Community Outreach, SASE - West Regional Conference Sponsorship Committee Lead, Thorson Honors Program, Study Abroad and Exchange Program

University of Technology Sydney

Study Abroad Exchange Program Jun 2023 - Nov 2023

- Relevant Coursework: Machine Learning, Advanced Algorithms, Introduction to Mechatronics Engineering

Experience

Plus One Robotics

Robotics Software Engineering Intern May 2024 - Present

- Analyzed trained models and sample data to determine optimal parameters, particularly focusing on segmentation thresholds to minimize errors in classification. - Explored modifications to training techniques to reduce incidence of misclassifications, considering whether adjusting the equivalency of errors across different classes could improve model performance.

Colorado School of Mines MIRRORLab

Undergraduate Research Assistant Aug 2022 - Present

- Spearheaded research on the perception of abstract pointing gestures showcased at the 2024 Human-Robot Interaction Conference. - Conducted data analysis and hypothesis testing on experimental data involving human-robot interactions and virtual reality environments. - Contributed to advancing understanding of human-robot interaction dynamics, particularly in the area of natural and efficient communication through gestures.

Projects

2024 HRI Research | Mines Interactive Robotics Research

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I presented our work at the 2024 ACM/IEEE International Conference on Human-Robot Interaction (HRI 2024) in Boulder, Colorado. This research highlights the potential for robots to use more human-like gestures in large-scale interactions, and underscores the need for further exploration of multi-modal communication in robotics

Our research focused on enhancing robots' ability to generate appropriate gestures during task-oriented dialogues in large-scale human environments. We recognized that as robots are deployed in more expansive settings, they need to communicate about objects and locations beyond their immediate visual field. This context introduces a broader range of referring gestures compared to the small-scale interactions typically studied in HRI research.

FreeTime App | Productivity Mobile App

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The Colorado School of Mines requires professional work experience done through a field session course (CSCI370: Advanced Software Engineering). Companies come to assign course work to teams in which we familiarize ourselves with Agile and Scrum techniques. My project was to help FreeTime LLC. in creating an iOS mobile app which utilizes an AI algorithm to optimize productivity and minimize phone usage particularly to combat doomscrolling. Through developing Flutter/Dart code using Firebase, we successfully implemented an app which monitors user app usage, sends approval requests to an external buddy, and finally utilizes a voice clone.