Brighter Signals is seeking a motivated and highly talented master’s student for a Tactile Gripper Challenge, using a new breakthrough tactile sensor technology developed by Brighter Signals BV. (www.brightersignals.com).
Brighter Signals have patented a new type of High-Depth Signal, tactile sensor. The patented technology senses proximity, contact, force and dynamic depth of pressure, and measures signals to a high sensitivity. Made fully of fabric, the sensors measure accurately even when used on soft surfaces, and subject to bending actions (see fact sheet).
Internship assignment:
Brighter Signals is starting a project to use these sensors in robotics for the first time. The company has created a glove sensor as a new innovative and easy way to build a tactile data set. Human operators wear the gloves when performing a task you wish to later automate, such as material transportation, machine tending and gripping complex objects.
The same sensor type set up can be used with most end-effectors to measure, benchmark and train the robot system. This internship project involves developing the methodology, and using the methodology to capture human tactile data and match it with the tactile forces needed to perform the same task with a mechanical end-effector. If time allows, the student can use the data to calibrate other tactile sensing technologies.
The internship will involve using as many different end-effectors and robot hands as possible to understand the differences between the different mechanical systems. If the work is done well, Brighter Signals expects to publish the results as part of a wider academic publication.
Details:
- Location: Remote and using university testing facilities
- Hours: Flexible, full-time
Contact:
To apply, please send an email to christine@brightersignals.com or call Christine on 0614331635. Your university supervisor will be Wesley Roozing.