Robotic Systems Lab

Open Opportunities

Design, Integration and Control of a Manipulator in an Arm-on-Arm Setup ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab The goal of this project is to design and integrate a robot arm mounted at the tool of an excavator arm (shovel/gripper). The combination of a large excavator arm (powerful, but not precise) and an attached robot arm (small, very precise) can be used for various micro/macro manipulation tasks. Robotics and Mechatronics 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)

Teleoperation of ANYmal in Challenging Environments ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab Development and implementation of a tele-operation solution for our quadruped robot ANYmal in challenging environments. A possible use case scenario for this project is the DARPA SubT Challenge. Intelligent Robotics, Robotics and Mechatronics Master Thesis

Fingertip 6-axis force sensor for robotic grasping and manipulation ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab Grasping and Manipulation of unknown objects in robotics requires forces to be detected in a precise and robust way. Goal of this project is to design state of the art solution for contact detection in such applications. Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics Bachelor Thesis, ETH Organization's Labels (ETHZ), Master Thesis, Semester Project, Studies on Mechatronics (ETHZ)

Development of a microspine gripper for ANYmal ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab The goal of this project is to investigate the feasibility of a microspine based gripper. The basic gripping principle will be implemented in a gripper, foot for ANYmal or custom climbing robot. Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Internship, Semester Project

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

Developing force sensitive climbing foot for ANYmal robot ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab Development of fully integrated force sensitive sensors that comply with the common real-time communication protocols used in robotics. These sensors gives robots the ability to sense and interact safer with the environment and humans enabling them to perform human-like tasks (surgical,collaborative Intelligent Robotics, Robotics and Mechatronics Internship, Lab Practice, Semester Project, Student Assistant / HiWi

Locomotion in small tunnels ETH Zurich Robotic Systems Lab The aim of this student project is to extend our locomotion framework to enable ANYmal, a quadruped robot, passing through a small tunnel. Engineering and Technology Master Thesis