Master’s Thesis: Design and Concept of Biological Inspired Continuum Joints for Robotic Applications
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In recent years, the Institute of Robotics and Mechatronics of the German Aerospace Center has developed anthropomorphically inspired joints, so-called continuum joints. Their intrinsic compliance provides passive robustness and damping and enables safe human-machine collaboration.
The student shall carry out a literature research on existing continuum joints in the field of robotics. This will be followed by a concept and evaluation phase for the design of possible continuum joints for a robotic application. On the basis of a selected use-case, a corresponding concept will be transferred into a prototype and its functionality and robustness will be tested.
Experiences:
- Very good knowledge of CAD programs (Creo or comparable)
- Good experience in the field of technical mechanics
- Good experience with MATLAB or computer algebra programs
Tasks:
- Literature research on anthropomorphically inspired continuum joints
- Design and concept a continuum joint for a specific use case
- Creation of prototypes by means of 3D printing
- Conception and execution of tests for function validation
- [Optional] Literature research and integration of anthropomorphically inspired couplings of a selected joint.
The work is carried out at the German Aerospace Center in Weßling.
Begin: at the earliest possible date