Quadruped motion results from a complex interaction of leg kinematics, actuator dynamics and external/environmental forces.
To assess and compare the performance of new leg designs a controlled and repetitive testing framework is required. A planerizer structure shall be implemented to test the leg prototypes for motion in the sagitall plane, where ground-reaction forces and travel speed shall be monitored.
Quadruped motion results from a complex interaction of leg kinematics, actuator dynamics and external/environmental forces.
To assess and compare the performance of new leg designs a controlled and repetitive testing framework is required. A planerizer structure shall be implemented to test the leg prototypes for motion in the sagitall plane, where ground-reaction forces and travel speed shall be monitored.
- Collect system requirements
- Market analysis of sensor components
- Optimal packaging and arrangement study
- CAD
- FEM stiffness/strength analysis
- Manufacturing and assembly of prototype
- Software integration of sensor drivers (with ROS)
- Testing and demo of fully integrated treadmill
- Collect system requirements - Market analysis of sensor components - Optimal packaging and arrangement study - CAD - FEM stiffness/strength analysis - Manufacturing and assembly of prototype - Software integration of sensor drivers (with ROS) - Testing and demo of fully integrated treadmill
- High motivation and interest in the topic
- Able to work independently and be creative
- Methodological and goal-oriented working behavior
- Strong experience with CAD and PLM software (Siemens NX, TC, etc.)
- Advanced skills on FEM analysis and design optimization
- Knowledge about light-weight structure design
- Experience with ROS and Linux environments
- Systems integration
- Interdisciplinary skills (Mechanics, Physics, Materials)
- High motivation and interest in the topic - Able to work independently and be creative - Methodological and goal-oriented working behavior - Strong experience with CAD and PLM software (Siemens NX, TC, etc.) - Advanced skills on FEM analysis and design optimization - Knowledge about light-weight structure design - Experience with ROS and Linux environments - Systems integration - Interdisciplinary skills (Mechanics, Physics, Materials)
Please contact Fabio Dubois duboisf@ethz.ch for any questions. Your application should include a brief motivational statement, your transcript of records and your CV. A portfolio showcasing your skills and personal contributions to previous projects would be appreciated.
Please contact Fabio Dubois duboisf@ethz.ch for any questions. Your application should include a brief motivational statement, your transcript of records and your CV. A portfolio showcasing your skills and personal contributions to previous projects would be appreciated.