Robotic Systems Lab

Open Opportunities

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

Learning the Sampling Distribution for Nonholonomic Systems ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab We are looking to increase the sampling efficiency of the sampling based planners by learning the right distribution. Engineering and Technology Master Thesis, Semester Project

Motion Optimization for Quadrupeds with Actuated Wheels In Unstructured Terrain ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab Traditional legged robots are capable of traversing challenging terrain, but lack in energy efficiency and speed when compared to wheeled systems. We propose a novel motion planner and controller framework which enables a legged robot equipped with powered wheels to perform hybrid locomotion. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Information, Computing and Communication Sciences, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Bachelor Thesis, Collaboration, ETH Organization's Labels (ETHZ), Internship, Lab Practice, Master Thesis, Semester Project, Studies on Mechatronics (ETHZ)

Construction robotics ETH Zurich Autonomous Systems Lab Other organizations: Robotic Systems Lab Many tasks in the construction industry are repetitive and can be dangerous for human workers. We plan to develop robotic systems that can safely navigate and collaborate in these environments. Computer Vision, Intelligent Robotics, Pattern Recognition, Signal Processing Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Design and development of prehensile feet for ANYmal ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab The goal of this project is to prototype a prehensile foot that will be used on ANYmal. The final goal is to allow ANYmal to manipulate objects using the same actuation usually dedicated to locomotion. Engineering and Technology Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Robot's end effector inertial forces compensation for better collision detection ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab Using force/torque and acceleration data of robot end effector to isolate external forces by canceling out tool's Inertial forces. This compensation will enhance collision detection to make robot manipulators safe to perform collaborative tasks. Intelligent Robotics, Robotics and Mechatronics Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis

Virtual Reality for Teleoperation of a Walking Excavator ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab The goal of this project is to investigate new virtual reality methods to improve teleoperation of our walking excavator. The excavator is rendered in a virtual environment (Unity) and the environment is displayed as projected images onto 3D meshes. Engineering and Technology Master Thesis, Semester Project