Sensory-Motor Systems Lab

Open Opportunities

Switching Tools on the Fly - Design and Fabrication of a Small-Scale Tool Changing System for a Miniature Robot Arm University of Basel Bio-Inspired RObots for MEDicine-Laboratory (BIROMED-Lab) Other organizations: Sensory-Motor Systems Lab We are developing a versatile robotic micro-assembly system. The miniature robot arms incorporated therein need to be able to quickly switch between various end-effectors, e.g. micro-grippers and screwdrivers. The aim of this project is to create a robotic tool changer addressing this need. Engineering and Technology Master Thesis

Control Algorithm Development for a Series Elastic Actuated Exoskeleton ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab Other organizations: Sensory-Motor Systems Lab Robot-assisted therapy of stroke patients is a promising approach to improve the therapy outcome and to tackle the challenges of demographic ageing. Using a novel 6 DoF exoskeleton prototype, we want to investigate/develop new control strategies for the next generation of these robots. Intelligent Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Neurosciences, Rehabilitation Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics Master Thesis, Semester Project

Skeleton Estimation and Game Design for Real-Life Therapy Scenarios on ANYexo ETH Zurich Sensory-Motor Systems Lab Other organizations: Robotic Systems Lab These days, exoskeleton robots are frequently used to provide neural rehabilitation therapy to patients. Future robots should be able to work autonomously with the patient and provide virtual therapy exercises that are close to real-life scenarios, such as coffee drinking or cooking. You are going to design an intelligent game that considers the patient’s current pose and ensures safe interactions. Engineering and Technology Master Thesis, Semester Project

Design of a Graphical User Interface for Therapists in Robot-Assisted Rehabilitation ETH Zurich Sensory-Motor Systems Lab Other organizations: Robotic Systems Lab These days, exoskeleton robots are frequently used to provide neural rehabilitation therapy to patients. To improve efficiency, future robots should be able to work autonomously with the patient and therapists should supervise the session and be able to influence the robotic system on demand. Engineering and Technology Master Thesis, Semester Project

Development of an Anti-Decubitus Mattress for Pediatric Use ETH Zurich Sensory-Motor Systems Lab In an interdisciplinary project between the EMPA, the Children’s Hospital Zurich and the SMS-Lab, we seek to develop an intelligent air mattress for pediatric use that is able to monitor the child's position and inflate or deflate its air chambers to prevent certain injuries to the skin. Clinical Engineering, Dermatology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Intensive Care, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Master Thesis, Semester Project

Support ongoing research in climbing (internship) ETH Zurich Sensory-Motor Systems Lab This opportunity is an internship in the field of climbing related research. It is available for prospective Human Movement Scientist or Sport Engineers Human Movement and Sports Science Internship