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 OpportunitiesThe goal of the project is to develop a wearable device capable of non-invasive measurement of human biomarkers related to performance and fatigue during exercise. - Chemistry, Engineering and Technology, Medical and Health Sciences
- Master Thesis
| The goal of the project is to synthesize and characterize a number of small molecules capable of acting as mechanophore addition to various polymers. These polymers would then be used as wearable strain or pressure sensors. - Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Composite Materials
- Master Thesis
| This project will be based on the preliminary results obtained from a previous master project in causal graphical modeling of autonomous dysreflexia (AD). The focus of the extension would be two-fold. One is improving the temporal graphical reconstruction for understanding the mechanism of AD. The other one is building a forecasting framework for the early detection and prevention of AD using the graph structure we constructed before. Please refer to the attached document for more details about the task description. Based on the candidate's qualifications, funding/allowance can be provided. - Artificial Intelligence and Signal and Image Processing, Autonomic Nervous System
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project
| Embark on a journey with the Swiss watch industry, renowned for its dedication to handcrafted excellence. Together, we're delving into the realm of advanced materials to enhance the art of watchmaking. Our focus lies in developing a groundbreaking photo-cleavable crosslinker, a key player in the application of resins onto watch dials as temporary masks during surface finishing. Join us in pioneering the fusion of craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology! - Organic Chemical Synthesis, Polymers
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Master Thesis
| The goal of the project is to modify commercially available conductive yarns to improve their operational properties for potential employment in novel garment-embedded sensors for human motion detection. - Engineering and Technology, Medical and Health Sciences, Other Chemistry
- Semester Project
| Abstract
Reinforcement learning (RL) has achieved remarkable performance in various domains such as gaming, protein folding, and foundation models. However, efficiently applying RL to real-world applications like go-kart racing and urban driving presents significant challenges due to high-dimensional environments and the lack of structured task decomposition. This thesis proposes addressing these challenges through prioritized rewards and hierarchical task decomposition. By incorporating prioritized experience replay and dynamic reward shaping, the learning process focuses on critical experiences, enhancing efficiency. Hierarchical RL will break down complex tasks into manageable sub-tasks for better strategic planning and execution. The goal is to develop robust and adaptable RL agents capable of high performance in both racing and urban driving scenarios. The student will select a specific application domain, define benchmarks, and potentially conduct real-world testing. The outcomes are expected to contribute significantly to robotics research, with potential publications in top conferences and journals. Pre-requisites include a strong interest in machine learning, RL, optimization, robotics, and proficiency in Python. Prior experience in autonomous vehicles or robotics is a plus. - Automotive Engineering, Intelligent Robotics, Knowledge Representation and Machine Learning
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Master Thesis, Semester Project
| Non-healing wounds are a significant medical challenge, and tissue engineering offers a promising solution for skin regeneration. This project aims to accelerate skin graft production for severe wound healing by focusing on the mechanobiology of human dermal fibroblasts. Understanding how cells sense and react to stimuli will allow us to create conditions that promote cell proliferation. In this project we will particularly focus on hydrostatic pressure and stiffness. To apply and measure the effects of these stimuli, bioreactors are essential tools. They enable the cultivation of cells in a controlled environment while applying various stimuli, including hydrostatic pressure and stiffness. The goal of this thesis is to design a bioreactor from scratch and optimize its parameters based on experimental findings related to cell proliferation rates. By tailoring the bioreactor conditions, we can affect cell proliferation. - Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis
| Cutting-edge tools play a pivotal role in manufacturing processes, enduring wear and damage while consistently producing series of components. Maintaining an optimal cutting-edge geometry is crucial to uphold the quality of finished products over time. Additionally, sustaining the micro-geometry of the cutting edge is key to enhancing the lifespan of the tool and ensuring top-notch cutting performance. Profin addresses this challenge with Flakkotting, a novel surface finishing process designed explicitly to create and preserve the required micro-geometry.
This project aims to investigate the brittle interaction of the flakkotting tool with the cutting-edge workpiece through experiments manipulating various machine parameters. Interactions will be recorded using a high-speed camera, and the footage will be analyzed with advanced computer vision techniques to extract key bristle characteristics and variables such as length, deflection, and speed. These variables will form the basis for calculating forces, determining bristle-tool contact, assessing total contact time, and understanding the mechanisms of bristle interaction. The insights gained will contribute to developing analytical or data-driven models that optimize the flakkotting process. - Computer Vision, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project
| In this project, we are going to develop a vision-based reinforcement learning policy for drone navigation in dynamic environments. The policy should adapt to two potentially conflicting navigation objectives: maximizing the visibility of a visual object as a perceptual constraint and obstacle avoidance to ensure safe flight. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
| Recent research has demonstrated significant success in integrating foundational models with robotic systems. In this project, we aim to investigate how these foundational models can enhance the vision-based navigation of UAVs. The drone will utilize learned semantic relationships from extensive world-scale data to actively explore and navigate through unfamiliar environments. While previous research primarily focused on ground-based robots, our project seeks to explore the potential of integrating foundational models with aerial robots to enhance agility and flexibility. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
|
|