Phd Position Design of Bioinspired Grasper with

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Delft, Nederland TU Delft Voltijd

PhD Position Design of Bioinspired Grasper with Embodied Intelligence-
**_How to design robotic grippers with embodied intelligence?_**

Job description

The factories of the future will rely heavily on robotics, while robots execute multiple complex tasks. The graspers in pick&place robots typically have the responsibility of grabbing the object of interest and safely transporting it to the next location. In this operation the object is typically passively transported waiting for the next task to be executed once it is placed in the next position. What if we can execute functionality during the pick & place operation?

In this project we will design grasper with embodied intelligence that can execute functional tasks while the object is in the pick & place operation. Examples include grasper with embodied multi-sensing capabilities for characterization and grasper with embodied actuation for positioning or ultrasonic welding.

This project consists of design of grasping functionality, smart structure modeling and additive manufacturing for prototyping. Design, analysis and experimental work for demonstration of the working principle are core aspects of the project.

This project is part of a bigger project called "Aviation in Transition". The aviation sector faces an enormous challenge to become climate neutral by 2050. To this end, Aviation in Transition develops technology, products and knowledge for which there is an upsurge in demand from the global market. Aviation in Transition thus increases the structural earning capacity of the Dutch economy and tackles the negative effects of aviation at an accelerated pace, in line with the recommendations of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The Dutch aviation sector has the opportunity to be a pioneer in Europe in the transition to sustainable aviation. You will join a cohort of PhD and postdoctoral researchers who are together, tackling this grand challenge.

**Requirements**:

- You hold or are about to obtain a MSc degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar.
- You have a strong interest in smart structures and additive manufacturing.
- You are familiar with and interested in the use of smart materials to achieve embodied intelligence.
- You have a background in design, modeling and prototyping.
- You are creative, take initiative, and enjoy working independently.
- You are research-oriented, inherently curious, versatile, and a fast learner.
- You enjoy scientific writng presenting your work to others and having constructive discussions about scientific topics.

Any of the below is considered an advantage:

- Experience with adaptive structures modeling
- Experience with additive manufacturing
- Experience smart structure integration

Please highlight your specific skills for this position explicitly in your motivation letter. Motivation letters that do not address any of these requirements will not be considered.

Conditions of employment

The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

For international applicants, TU Delft has the Coming to Delft Service. This service provides information for new international employees to help you prepare the relocation and to settle in the Netherlands. The Coming to Delft Service offers a Dual Career Programme for partners and they organise events to expand your (social) network.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

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Faculty Mechanical Engineering

ME is a dynamic and innovative faculty with high-tech lab facilities and international reach. It’s a large faculty but also versatile, so we can often make unique connections by combining different disciplines. This is reflected in ME’s outstanding, state-of-the-art education, which trains students to become responsible and socially engaged engineers and scientists. We translate our knowledge and insights into solutions to societal issues, contributing to a sustainable society and to the development of prosperity and well-being. That is what unites us in pioneering research, inspiring education and (inter)national cooperation.

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