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Postdoc & PhD
We are always looking for skilled and enthusiastic researchers to join our dynamic team and contribute to our research initiatives in haptics, dexterous robotics, and high-speed devices.
Interested candidates are invited to contact Prof. Colgate for information on available projects.
MSc & BSc
We offer various projects for both MSc and BSc students in our lab. For detailed information on the specific projects listed below, please reach out to the respective contact person.
In addition to having one-on-one discussions with the respective project leader, every student will get the chance to present their results to fellow lab members, gather feedback, and engage in discussions about alternative approaches in our weekly meetings.
PCB Design of multiplexed hand
Project description: his project focuses on designing and testing PCBs for driving an array of electroadhesive clutches in a 2-finger gripper. The design will build upon an existing circuit design plus additional improvements. The project is suitable for BS (junior/senior) or MSc students.
Duration: 2 quarters (start: Fall 2025)
Researcher: Bekir AksoyFill out the form below to express your interest
Multiplexed Hand Design
Project description: This project focuses on improving the design of our current electroadhesive multiplexed robotic hand. The work involves identifying limitations in the current finger design and developing components to enhance force capacity, grasp stability, and overall performance. The project is suitable for BS (junior/senior) or MSc students interested in mechanical design, prototyping, and experimental evaluation of robotic actuation systems
Duration: 2 or more quarters
Year of Study: BS (junior/senior) or MSc
Researcher: Bekir Aksoy
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Custom dynamometer construction for robot wrist benchmarking
Project description: Aiding the construction of a low impedance, remotely actuated 2 dof wrist, there is a need to benchmark different robot wrists for various parameters. A part of this testbed will include a dynamometer, which is a force/torque and velocity measurement device, for benchmarking max torque, max velocity and wrist impedance.
Duration: 2 quarters (start: Fall 2025)
Researcher: Sairam Umakanth
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PCB design and optimization for acoustic-based electronic skin
Project description: Optimize an initial PCB design for acoustic-based eskin. The project focuses on refining the circuit layout and improving signal integrity. Main skills/tools involved: Altium Designer, PCB assembly and testing, and circuit optimization.
Duration: 1 or 2 quarters (start: Fall 2025)
Researcher: Shihan Lu
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Firmware programming for acoustic-based eskin
Project description: Firmware programming for MCUs of a multichannel acoustic-based electronic skin. The project builds on an existing firmware codebase for a PIC32 chip, to achieve signal sampling, logic control, and data logging for tactile sensing applications. Main skills/tools involved: embedded system programming – C/C++ for PIC32 with MPLAB, data acquisition and logging, debugging and testing tools
Duration: 1 or 2 quarters (start: Fall 2025)
Researcher: Shihan Lu
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Testbed development for tactile sensors
Project description: Develop testbed that supports evaluations of diverse tactile sensors. Main skills/tools involved: CAD design, fabrication, sensor integration, and data processing
Duration: 1 or 2 quarters (start: Fall 2025)
Researcher: Shihan Lu
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Submission form
Students interested in joining the open projects are encouraged to express their interest by completing the form below. This form can also be used to indicate general interest in working with the NU Haptics Lab.
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