This Master's thesis/semester project focuses on the microfluidic fabrication of micromachines with multi-environmental responsiveness. The aim is to develop micromachines capable of adapting to various environmental cues. We envision that these micromachines will be used for complex tasks in biomedical and environmental applications. - Chemistry, Engineering and Technology, Medical and Health Sciences
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project, Student Assistant / HiWi
|
Event cameras are an exciting new technology enabling sensing of highly dynamic content over a broad range of illumination conditions. The present thesis explores novel, sparse, event-driven paradigms for detecting structure and motion patterns in raw event streams. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
|
Experiment with Gaussian Splatting based map representations for highly efficient camera tracking and simultaneous change detection and map updating. Apply to different exteroceptive sensing modalities. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
|
This project consists of reconstructing soft object along with their appearance, geometry, and physical properties from image data for inclusion in reinforcement learning frameworks for manipulation tasks. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
|
Push the limits of arbitrary online video reconstruction by combining the most recent, prior-supported real-time Simultaneous Localization And Mapping (SLAM) methods with automatic supervision techniques. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
|
Laser cladding (LC) and high-speed laser cladding (HSLC) are direct metal deposition (DMD) techniques where metal powder is delivered to a substrate using a carrier gas, and a laser melts the powder and substrate to create a coating. The primary difference between LC and HSLC lies in the powder-laser interaction, as shown in Figure 1. In LC, the powder is injected into a molten pool on the substrate, while in HSLC, the powder is melted in flight before reaching the substrate. This distinction allows HSLC to achieve deposition speeds up to two orders of magnitude higher than LC while reducing the heat input to the substrate. Achieving these benefits, however, depends on the efficient and predictable interaction between the powder and the laser beam.
This project investigates the behavior of powder streams in HSLC using a dual approach: advanced numerical simulations and experimental validations. It explores the influence of key input parameters, such as gas flow settings, nozzle geometry, and material properties, on powder stream dynamics. By combining numerical modeling and experimental analysis, the study aims to uncover new insights into powder stream behaviors, optimize the process, and refine the robustness of the model under diverse conditions.
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis, Semester Project
|
Computing, time, and energy requirements of recent neural networks have demonstrated dramatic increase over time, impacting on their applicability in real-world contexts. The present thesis explores novel ways of implementing neural network implementations that will substantially reduce their computational complexity and thus energy footprint. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
|
The focus of this project is on the fabrication of microelectrodes for advanced neural interfaces in a cutting-edge cleanroom environment. Our research aims to develop high-resolution neural probes utilizing state-of-the-art microfabrication techniques. - Biomedical Engineering, Biosensor Technologies, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
|
This project focuses on the design of low-noise, low-power, compact amplifiers for next-generation neural interfaces. - Integrated Circuits
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
|
diaxxo, a start-up from ETH Zürich, is transforming molecular diagnostics with an innovative Point-of-Care Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) device.
This project aims to enhance the detection module of Diaxxo's Point-of-Care Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) system by improving light uniformity to ensure precise and reliable optical detection. The redesigned detection block will be compatible with Diaxxo's existing cartridges and support multiplexing with up to three distinct light channels. High light uniformity across the cartridge will be a key focus to enhance detection accuracy and reliability. Additionally, the project emphasizes cost-effective design, leveraging affordable materials and methods to maintain performance without increasing production costs.
- Biomechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical and Photonic Systems, Optics and Opto-electronic Physics, Optometry
- Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis, Semester Project
|
