University of Zurich

Open Opportunities

High-throughput fluorescence microscopy with multifocal structured illumination ETH Zurich Functional and Molecular Imaging The space-bandwidth product is limited for conventional optical imaging systems. In this work, we want bypass this limit by employing multifocal structured illumination in conjunction with ultrafast beam scanning strategy. Optical and Photonic Systems, Optics and Opto-electronic Physics, Optometry Master Thesis, Semester Project

Perception Aware Minimum-time Planning in Cluttered Environments University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Perception Aware Minimum-time Planning in Cluttered Environments Information, Computing and Communication Sciences Master Thesis, Semester Project

Building and controlling a negative thrust quadcopter University of Zurich Robotics and Perception In this project, we aim to modify the design of our platform to build a quadcopter that is able to generate thrust in both positive and negative directions. This will provide the quadcopter with new ways of performing complex maneuvers in ways unseen until now. Intelligent Robotics, Robotics and Mechatronics Master Thesis, Semester Project

Deep Learning for Model Predictive Contouring Control University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Model Predictive Contouring Control (MPCC) has shown to achieve very good results. There are two relevant parameters to be tuned in the cost function: contour weight and progress weight. We aim to exploit the low dimensionality of this parameter space and apply learning techniques to tune the MPCC. Flight Control Systems, Intelligent Robotics, Systems Theory and Control Master Thesis, Semester Project

Online Replanning for Autonomous Drone Racing University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Online Replanning for Autonomous Drone Racing Information, Computing and Communication Sciences Master Thesis, Semester Project

Planning for Multi-player Competitive Drone Racing University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Planning for Multi-player Competitive Drone Racing Information, Computing and Communication Sciences Master Thesis, Semester Project

Tracking with Spiking Neural Networks and Event Cameras University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Camera ego-motion tracking with spiking neural networks and event cameras Computer Vision, Pattern Recognition Master Thesis

Learning to calibrate an event camera University of Zurich Robotics and Perception This work will address intrinsic calibration of event cameras, a fundamental problem for application of event cameras to many computer vision tasks, by incorporating deep learning. Artificial Intelligence and Signal and Image Processing, Computer Software Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Event-based Feature Tracking on an Embedded Platform University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Event cameras such as the Dynamic Vision Sensor (DVS) are recent sensors with large potential for high-speed and high dynamic range robotic applications, such as fast obstacle avoidance. In particular, event cameras can be used to track features or objects in the blind time between two frames which makes it possible to react quickly to changes in the scene. In this project we want to deploy a feature tracking algorithm on a resource constrained platform such as a drone. Applicants should have a strong background in C++ programming and low-level vision. Experience with embedded programming is a plus. Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Computer Vision, Image Processing, Intelligent Robotics, Pattern Recognition, Signal Processing Semester Project

Generating High-Speed Video with Event Cameras University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Event cameras have shown amazing capabilities in slowing down video as was shown in our previous work, TimeLens (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVLyia-ezvo). This is because, compared to standard cameras, event cameras only capture a highly compressed representation of the visual signal, and do thi Computer Vision Master Thesis, Semester Project