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Design of a mobile construction robot
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 work in these environments. This poses challenges on both the hardware and software of robots.
Many tasks in the construction industry are repetitive and can be dangerous for human workers. Furthermore, new health regulations on construction sites render many classic techniques infeasible. Yet, construction industry is one of the least digitalized industries. We plan to enable robots to safely navigate and work in these environments. To perform well in these environments, the robot design needs to meet high standards. In this project, we aim to bring the hardware design of a robot prototype closer to meting these requirements. The successful student will integrate various hardware components (sensors, computers, electrical system, arm) into a new payload tailored to the needs on construction sites, i.e., protection against dust, water, and crashes.
Many tasks in the construction industry are repetitive and can be dangerous for human workers. Furthermore, new health regulations on construction sites render many classic techniques infeasible. Yet, construction industry is one of the least digitalized industries. We plan to enable robots to safely navigate and work in these environments. To perform well in these environments, the robot design needs to meet high standards. In this project, we aim to bring the hardware design of a robot prototype closer to meting these requirements. The successful student will integrate various hardware components (sensors, computers, electrical system, arm) into a new payload tailored to the needs on construction sites, i.e., protection against dust, water, and crashes.
- Familiarize yourself with the current state of the art.
- Produce a comprehensive requirements list for the robot's hardware
- Develop a functional design for the robot payload
- Coordinate with hardware workshops to produce your design
- Familiarize yourself with the current state of the art. - Produce a comprehensive requirements list for the robot's hardware - Develop a functional design for the robot payload - Coordinate with hardware workshops to produce your design
- Good understanding of machine design challenges.
- Good knowledge of CAD design.
- Sense for aesthetic design.
- Understanding of FEM analysis is a plus.
- Fundamental understanding of electronics is a plus.
- Affinity to approach problems hands-on.
- Strong self-motivation and critical mind.
- Good understanding of machine design challenges. - Good knowledge of CAD design. - Sense for aesthetic design. - Understanding of FEM analysis is a plus. - Fundamental understanding of electronics is a plus. - Affinity to approach problems hands-on. - Strong self-motivation and critical mind.
If you are interested, please send your transcripts and CV to Nitish Kumar (nikumar@ethz.ch) and Abel Gawel (gawela@ethz.ch).
If you are interested, please send your transcripts and CV to Nitish Kumar (nikumar@ethz.ch) and Abel Gawel (gawela@ethz.ch).