Research Assistant (Mechanical Engineering / Robotics / Mechatronics)
Nanyang Technological University Singapore · Posted Nov 6, 2026
- Singapore
Conduct research and development in model-based haptic sensing and haptic SLAM for soft robotic systems.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and develop model-based haptic sensing and state-estimation methods for cable- or tendon-driven soft robotic systems.
- Develop analytical and numerical models of soft-robot deformation, cable/tendon transmission, actuator behaviour, and robot-environment interaction.
- Develop methods to infer external contact forces and interaction states from motor-side proprioceptive measurements.
- Implement and evaluate soft-robot models, sensing algorithms and estimation methods using SoRoSim, MATLAB and related numerical or simulation environments.
- Design, fabricate, assemble and program multi-actuator cable/tendon-driven soft robotic prototypes, including the soft robot body, cable-transmission mechanisms, HEBI Robotics actuators, sensors and control electronics.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related field