Research Assistant (f/m/d) in the field of control engineering

at  RWTH Aachen

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Application
Number:
V000007595
Application deadline:
24/05/2024
Mailing Address:
RWTH Aachen University
Lehrstuhl und Institut für Regelungstechnik
Kirsten Voß
Campus-Boulevard 30
52074 Aachen
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In the context of the doctoral position, you will be researching with international and interdisciplinary project partners on how mobile robotics can contribute to improving the quality of life for older and/or physically restricted individuals. The gyro backpack can play a crucial role in restoring mobility. This intelligent, backpack-like robot helps the wearer maintain balance. The principle is based on the gyroscopic effect, utilizing inertia forces of rotating bodies to resist changes in direction. The research is supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation with minimalist robot technologies to enhance mobility.
As part of the doctoral position, you will be designing the next generation of haptic controllers, providing tailored support to the wearer as needed. Possible approaches include, in addition to classical control methods, the application of machine learning methods to distinguish intentional and unintentional movements of the wearer.
The research builds on a series of previous projects in the fields of robot-assisted rehabilitation and mobility. For this reason, you can build on a broad knowledge and solid hardware foundation. To develop and evaluate the developed technologies and control algorithms, you will collaborate with national and international partners, especially from RWTH and the University Hospital Aachen, TU Delft, and Erasmus Medical Center in Rotterdam.