Consultation and concept proof prototyping

From hardware idea to working concept proof

I help startups, inventors, and product builders check feasibility, plan the system, and build early mechatronics prototypes before committing to full product development.

  • Feasibility review
  • System integration
  • Hardware selection
  • Prototype roadmap
Collage of prototype renders and electronics work including mechanical assemblies, boards, mechanisms, and product concepts.

About

Engineering focus

What I do

I help startups, inventors, and product builders move from uncertain ideas to practical engineering direction. My work sits between technical consultation and hands-on prototype development: feasibility review, system architecture, CAD concept design, electronics planning, wiring, sensors, control logic, test setups, and prototype validation.

How I work

I approach early prototypes as technical questions. The first version does not need to look like a finished product. It needs to prove whether the core idea works, what risks remain, and what should be built next.

Capabilities

Feasibility review and technical risk assessment

Mechatronics system architecture and integration planning

Mechanical CAD, assemblies, and reverse engineering

Sensor, wiring, and ROS2 controller integration

C++, Python, and MATLAB for controls and analysis

PCB design in KiCad and wire-harness layout

Rapid prototyping with 3D printing and machine tools

Prototype testing, measurement rigs, and technical documentation

Who will benefit

Best fit for founders, inventors, and technical teams who need early engineering clarity before major product development spending.

  • Hardware startup founders
  • Inventors with physical product ideas
  • Robotics and IoT teams
  • Small technical teams with early prototypes
  • Product builders before CAD, manufacturing, or custom electronics spending

Services

Technical Consultation

Feasibility review and engineering guidance for early hardware ideas before committing to CAD, manufacturing, or expensive development work.

Mechatronics System Design

Planning and design of the mechanical, electronic, sensor, wiring, controller, and software elements needed to make a prototype function as one system.

Concept Proof Prototype

Development of a first functional prototype to test the core technical assumption of a hardware, robotics, or mechatronics idea before full product development.

Existing Prototype Review

Review of an unfinished or problematic prototype to identify mechanical, electrical, integration, or test issues and define the next practical improvement step.

This service is for early concept proof and prototype validation. It is not a production-ready product development package, certification process, or mass-manufacturing service.

From idea to concept proof

  1. Define the core assumption

    What needs to be proven before the idea is worth developing further?

  2. Plan the system

    Create the mechanical, electrical, sensor, controller, and test architecture.

  3. Build the prototype

    Create the CAD parts, electronics setup, wiring, basic control logic, and physical test setup needed for the concept proof.

  4. Test and document

    Run practical tests, record issues, define improvements, and prepare a next-step roadmap.

Case Studies

Two case studies drawn from early-stage R&D work. Employer names, internal diagrams, detailed test data, and patent-sensitive material are not shown.

Mechanical docking and motion concept render for assistive mobility platform prototype work

Assistive Mobility Docking & Vision Proof

Generalized R&D case combining mechanical docking concept development and a camera-based autonomous docking feasibility proof for an assistive mobility platform. Shows how mechanical alignment, sensing direction, and control integration can be approached before robot prototype development.

Key work areas

  • Defining requirements
  • Mechanical concept development
  • CAD Design
  • 3D printing and prototyping
  • Build and integration
  • ROS2 system integration
  • ArUco/camera vision
  • Test and validation
  • Prototype Phase plan

Outcomes

  • Validated docking concept design before applying to mobile robot prototype
  • Defined next prototype phase priorities and technical risk focus
  • Developed a full year prototype phase plan for a multi-disciplinary team

Relevant for hardware teams that need to validate a mechatronics concept before committing to detailed CAD, custom electronics, or manufacturing.

Employer name, product visuals, and specific design details omitted.

Prototype control surface render with knobs and pads representing concept proof electronics and mechanical integration

Vertical Solar panel efficiency enhancement concept

Case study of a vertical solar-panel enhancement concept, moving from initial feasibility calculations and optical research into simulation, prototype design, measurement hardware, outdoor testing, Python data analysis, and patent-support documentation.

Key work areas

  • Feasibility calculation
  • Optical theory research
  • MATLAB/Python simulation
  • Design parameter exploration
  • Prototype design support
  • Measurement hardware development
  • Outdoor prototype testing
  • Python data analysis
  • Patent documentation support

Outcomes

  • Confirmed technical feasibility through simulation-to-testing workflow
  • Built measurement approach and data analysis path for design decisions
  • Prepared structured documentation for next-stage development and IP support

A strong example of idea-to-validation engineering: from physics feasibility through simulation, physical testing, and structured technical direction.

Specific design geometry, raw data, and patent-sensitive details are omitted. Visuals shown are placeholders only.

Have a hardware idea or early prototype problem?

Send a short description of what you are trying to build, what stage the project is in, and what technical uncertainty you need to resolve.

Email: kirill.peljuh@techkii.eu

Location: Estonia / remote international work

LinkedIn: LinkedIn

Kirill Peljuh, mechatronics engineering consultant

My background includes applied R&D, autonomous mobility systems, optical prototype development, measurement systems, and mechatronics integration. I have worked on mechanical assemblies, sensor and wiring integration, PCB-related development, ROS2 debugging, measurement rigs, and field validation.

Some project details, visuals, and technical data are generalized or omitted due to confidentiality and IP restrictions.