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The division of Mechatronics and Embedded Control Systems is searching for a research engineer in the field of design, development and evaluation of compliant and soft robots intended for safe human-robot interaction. The research to be performed is part of a collaboration between KTH and HONDA Research Institute of Japan, under an ongoing pilot study for UNICEF’s Policy Guidance on AI for Children. The pilot study goal is to develop a robotic platform aiming to stimulate children’s cognitive development, creativity, problem-solving and collaborative skills. As intended for future integration in home environments and educational settings, such an application-oriented vision dictates the robot requirements in terms of structural compliance, control efficiency and fused sensing, for enabling high robot dependability, motion, perception and interaction abilities. The design and integration of rigid, compliant, and soft structures, combined with smart actuation and sensor fusion will be investigated, while motion and compliance algorithms will be implemented for controlling the robot properties in various interaction scenarios. The developed prototypes will be validated through a series of simulation and experimental trials for assessing all target performance aspects.
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Requirements
Preferred qualifications
Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.
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1. Cover letter: a one-page brief description of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals.
2. CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
3. Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies and certificates of fulfilled language requirements. Translations into English or Swedish if the original document is not issued in one of these languages. Copies of originals must be certified.
The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to one year, with a chance of extension for one more year. Access by agreement.
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | as soon as possible |
Salary | Monthly salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100% |
City | Stockholm |
County | Stockholms län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | M-2022-0357 |
Contact |
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Published | 02.Mar.2022 |
Last application date | 24.Mar.2022 11:59 PM CET |