I’m incredibly excited to be selected for Google Summer of Code 2025 with JdeRobot! These first three weeks mark the official start of the community bonding period, and I’m excited to connect with mentors, contributors, and fellow participants to build strong collaborative relationships. My project, titled "New Exercise on End-to-End Visual Control of an Autonomous Vehicle Using Deep Learning," is a highly engaging and research-driven endeavor. It will provide me with the opportunity to explore cutting-edge concepts in imitation learning, Robot Operating System Version 2 (ROS2), computer vision, deep learning with PyTorch and TensorFlow, autonomous vehicle control, and frontend technology. Throughout this journey, I aim to contribute a robust and interactive simulation exercise that not only supports learning but also pushes the boundaries of educational robotics platforms. I’m eager to dive deep into the technical aspects, learn from the open-source community, and make meaningful contributions. Let’s get started on this exciting journey!

I’m already familiar with the JdeRobot codebase and Architecture, having made previous contributions to the organization. This background gives me a strong foundation to build on as I work toward creating a robust, web-based simulation exercise that enhances the learning experience for users of the platform. My key contributions include migrating the Ace Editor to Monaco Editor and developing the Webrtc webcam driver for the computer vision exercise.

Initiating Community Bonding

The Community Bonding Period of Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2025 has been an enriching experience, laying a strong foundation for the exciting weeks ahead. During this phase, I focused on immersing myself in the community, understanding the codebase, and preparing for the coding journey. Here's a glimpse of what I did:


Right after being selected as a contributor with JdeRobot under the Robotics-Academy project, I actively participated in several introductory and planning meetings. These included:

  • One-on-one sessions with my mentors to align on project goals, milestones, and expectations.
  • Organization-wide meetings to understand ongoing projects, development workflows, and collaboration norms.
  • GSoC official meetings to stay updated with timelines, best practices, and guidelines.

These interactions helped me get familiar with the team, the project culture, and the broader mission of the organization.