Aerospace Engineering Student, RPI 2030

Yi Xia

Aerospace + AI builder focused on autonomous systems, research, and hands-on engineering.

I'm a current student in Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering. I build real systems end-to-end: from embedded robotics and control to vision model research and full-stack platforms.

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Featured Projects

The work I am most proud of, spanning research, robotics, and product engineering.

Research

LLaVAProbe (Algoverse AI)

Main-authored research focusing on vision model attention and chain-of-thought enhancement, published at ICLR 2026.

PyTorchVLMsResearchICLR 2026

Robotics

Solar Vehicle

Fully sensor-loaded solar-powered Arduino vehicle with sonar and line detectors, successfully navigating a complex track while completing tasks with a servo-powered arm.

ArduinoEmbeddedSensorsControl

Web Development

School Systems Platform

Unified platform covering course selection and NFC-based ID workflows. Led full-stack development and mentored junior contributors.

ReactDjangoPostgreSQLNFC

Web Development

Explortle Student Organization

Developed frontend for a student-led organization connecting learners to opportunities.

ReactNext.jsTypeScriptVercel

Additional Work

3-Element Yagi Antenna

Engineering

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Writing

Latest Notes

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June 20, 2026

My High School Computer Science Experience

A reflection on my high school computer science experience, and how it shaped my skills and interests in programming and software development.

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June 12, 2025

Robotics and Radio

My experience in a high school engineering class that taught me about robotics and amateur radio.

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