Department of Mechanical and Process EngineeringAcronym | D-MAVT | Homepage | http://www.mavt.ethz.ch/ | Country | Switzerland | ZIP, City | | Address | | Phone | | Type | Academy | Parent organization | ETH Zurich | Current organization | Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering | Child organizations | |
Open OpportunitiesReinforcement learning (RL) can potentially solve complex problems in a purely data-driven manner. Still, the state-of-the-art in applying RL in robotics, relies heavily on high-fidelity simulators. While learning in simulation allows to circumvent sample complexity challenges that are common in model-free RL, even slight distribution shift ("sim-to-real gap") between simulation and the real system can cause these algorithms to easily fail. Recent advances in model-based reinforcement learning have led to superior sample efficiency, enabling online learning without a simulator. Nonetheless, learning online cannot cause any damage and should adhere to safety requirements (for obvious reasons). The proposed project aims to demonstrate how existing safe model-based RL methods can be used to solve the foregoing challenges. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
| Drying (e.g. Pasta drying) is the most energy intensive process step, sometimes taking up more than 50% of the total energy consumption of a plant. Superheated steam drying could present an energy efficient alternative to classical hot-air drying systems used today. This new technology could have a massive impact on the carbon-footprint and sustainability of food-drying; making it a highly future-oriented and potentially impactful innovation. - Interdisciplinary Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Master Thesis, Semester Project
| The objective of this project is to create a comprehensive robotic platform capable of autonomously administering injections into the human eye. The project includes mechanical design, motion planning, and the implementation of a force control algorithm. - Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor Thesis, ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Master Thesis, Semester Project
| Our aim is to create an autonomous racing system capable of swiftly learning optimal racing strategies and navigating tracks more effectively (faster) than traditional methods and human drivers using RL. - Intelligent Robotics
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
| Bühler, a leading industry manufacturer in Uzwil, is partnering with ETH Zürich's Feasibility Lab to offer a unique master thesis opportunity. Throughout your thesis, you'll work hand-in-hand with a team of like-minded peers, following the principles of cross-functional teamwork and agile project planning. You can explore your interests in AI/Machine Learning, Robotics, UX, Additive Manufacturing, Food Science and more and actively define your own project scope. - Digital Systems, Environmental Technologies, Industrial Biotechnology and Food Sciences, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Master Thesis, Semester Project
| After a neurological injury (such as stroke), many patients suffer from impairment of the hand and finger function. Clinical assessments aim to measure and quantify those impairments for a better understanding and to specifically target those deficits in rehabilitation. One aspect of hand function, that is not truly understood yet is finger individuation: the ability to move one finger independently of the others. In a previously developed assessment device, we use force sensors attached to a hand module to measure this dexterous skill. This individuation device measures finger flexion (pushing) over different force levels, but the individuation ability in extension (pulling) remains unknown. The aim of this project is to implement an extension assessment (by adapting the existing protocol) and compare as well as test it before its implementation into the clinical routine. - Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Human Movement and Sports Science, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Neurosciences, Other
- Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project
| After a neurological injury (such as stroke), many patients suffer from impairment of the hand and finger function. Clinical assessments aim to measure and quantify those impairments for a better understanding and to specifically target those deficits in rehabilitation. One aspect of hand function, that is not truly understood yet is finger individuation: the ability to move one finger independently of the others. In a previously developed assessment device, we use force sensors attached to a hand module to measure this dexterous skill. This individuation device measures finger flexion (pushing) over different force levels, using a simple user interface. But to facilitate the measurement process and increase comprehension for cognitively impaired patients, we need to improve the assessment visualization and execution. - Computer Software, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project
| After a neurological injury (such as stroke), many patients suffer from impairment of the hand and finger function. Clinical assessments aim to measure and quantify those impairments for a better understanding and to specifically target those deficits in rehabilitation. One aspect of hand function, that is not truly understood yet is finger individuation: the ability to move one finger independently of the others. In a previously developed assessment device, we use force sensors attached to a hand module to measure this dexterous skill. This individuation device will be used in a clinical setting to measure neurological patients. But before it can routinely be put into practice, its reliability (in a test-retest setting) and validity must be proven. - Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Sciences, Human Movement and Sports Science, Neurosciences, Other, Public Health and Health Services
- Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project
| You will obtain functional constructs of living muscle tissue that can be implemented into robots as bio-actuators. The tissue will be realized via bioprinting or conventional biofabrication in 3D designs at the mm-to-cm scale. The deformation of the constructs will be achieved via electrical stimulation of contractile muscle cells, and integrated sensing elements will monitor the motion of the tissue constructs, improving functionality and autonomy. We will use granular hydrogels to develop sensing components to monitor the state of 3D organoids. - Biology, Composite Materials, Medical and Health Sciences
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
| For a carbon-neutral energy system, it is key to achieve a high electrification of heat and transport and, at the same time, a high increase in energy supply from photovoltaics. However, energy supply and demand have to match every minute, and for example, photovoltaic power does not produce energy in the hours when power for heat pumps is in the most demand.
As a result, flexible power supply technologies like gas turbines have gained attention as a potential solution to balance energy demand (or to be used in case of emergency) [1]. In the first case, a carbon capture process is necessary to fit the definition of “net-zero” if natural gas is used. Alternatively, other promising fuels are emerging to reduce environmental impacts while phasing out other fossil fuels e.g. green ammonia and green hydrogen. Furthermore, the recent energy crisis boosted research on multi-fuel turbines [2], including bio-fuels [3].
While literature already investigated different multi-fuel gas turbines from a techno-economic perspective, a comparative prospective environmental assessment remains untapped.
- Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
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