Research Assistant Position in Physical Human-robot Interaction

Research Assistant Position in Physical Human-robot Interaction

SDU - University of Southern Denmark

Odense, Denmark

Project description

We are currently expanding our team working on the SENSIBLE project, which focuses on developing an AI-powered teleoperation robotic system for offshore wind turbine blade maintenance and repair.

This position focuses on supporting the development of a framework to ensure ergonomics and safety in the physical interaction between the human operator and a local robot in the teleoperation system. This should be accomplished by modeling physical interaction by considering personal responsive behavior. The candidates will be responsible for personalizing a musculoskeletal arm model and a human motor controller. In addition, the candidates will integrate the human models into the physical human-robot interaction.

Profile and requirements

The candidates will participate in SDU Robotics’ comprehensive research and teaching activities within the area of robotics. The position requires a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish master’s degree) within Robotics or a similar field by the time of employment.

The candidates are expected to have a profound knowledge on most of the following topics:

• Numerical analysis
• Human modelling
• Physical human-robot interaction

Preferably, the candidates have experience with:

• Biomechanical modeling tools
• Scientific writing and presentation

Furthermore, the successful candidates are expected to:

• Have excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken).
• Have high self-motivation to learn.
• Be able to work well and communicate expert knowledge in an interdisciplinary team.
• Have the ability of working independently.
• Have a strong sense of responsibility.