Starfish: Underwater soft-sensorized physical twin robot for water ecosystems

Institut

Professur für eAviation

Typ

Semesterarbeit / Masterarbeit /

Inhalt

 

Beschreibung

This project aims to pioneer a novel approach to environmental sensing in water ecosystems by developing soft sensorized twin robots. Inspired by natural ecosystems, these robots will utilize soft materials for underwater deployment.

Drawing inspiration from echinoderms, algae, and other aquatic species, the robots will undergo comprehensive lab testing before real-world applications. Emphasizing the transfer of testing procedures from field to lab ensures robust validation of robotic solutions and enhances data collection capabilities underwater. 

Furthermore, these twin robots will evaluate hazards like chemical exposure, sound pollution, and physical impact, thereby enhancing safety measures. Through publication in top robotics conferences and journals, this project underscores its commitment to advancing innovative solutions for environmental monitoring.

The project aims to publish in top robotics conferences and journals. The project involves collaboration with EMPA’s Sustainability Robotics Laboratory in Zurich, EPFL’s ENAC department, and Imperial College London’s Aerial Robotics Lab.

Work packages:

WP1 Design and prototype the soft sensorized physical twin robot.

WP2 Integrate the sensing capability for accurate environmental data collection.

WP3 Validate robot performance and safety through comprehensive lab testing.

WP4 Scale the solution to create a swarm of robots.

Voraussetzungen

Requirements

• Student in a relevant field, e.g. robotics, mechanical or similar.

• Experience in projects involving mechanical design, materials, sensing and robotics.

• Experience with soft materials is beneficial.

Application

• CV and motivational letter.

• Transcript of records.

• Portfolio of projects.

• Some words on your experience and interests.

Immediate start possible.

Möglicher Beginn

sofort

Kontakt

Luca Romanello
Tel.: +393890541405
luca.romanellotum.de

Ausschreibung