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September 9, 2024

ABB

Västerås

OTHER


Thesis Work for Mechatronics conceptual design for next generation YuMi

Thesis Work for Mechatronics conceptual design for next generation Yu Mi
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R&D Team Lead
Your role and responsibilities
Recently there has been several humanoid robots presented by universities and companies mainly in Asia and US. There are several different kinematics solutions to achieve “human-like” dual arm robot system. These differences lead to different characteristics of the motion capability. Furthermore, the target to reach “human-like” form factor drives development to slim and compact mechatronics designs, including structural members as well as drive trains. The present project targets review today’s humanoid robots upper body designs and identify key similarities and differences and their impact on robot capabilities. Research topics: Kinematics configuration and drive-train concept for dual arm robot systems – state-of-art map and analysis. Goal(s): 1. State-of-art review of upper body designs among today’s humanoid robots, including “hands”. Develop KPI’s/categories to evaluate and compare different designs. 2. Propose (conceptual) kinematics configuration and drive-train concept for dual-arm robot with specific requirement specification. Details: • 6 month (October, 2024 till March, 2025) • 30 credits • One student • Since lab work involved, the MS student need to come ABB office in Västerås • Contacts for details: Jonas.larsson@se.abb.com Your responsibilities: • Review literature and IP on the topic • Identify KPI’s to be evaluated for the purpose to compare different mechatronics designs. • Based on specific requirements, propose a conceptual design
Qualifications for the role

  • Suitable for student with interest in robotics in general and mechatronics systems simulation in particular
  • Merit with prior knowledge in kinematics and dynamics analysis is merit and/ or Machine elements related to drive train

More about us
ABB Corporate Research Center in Sweden is located in Västerås, about 100 kilometers west of Stockholm. Together with our colleagues in other R&D centers we develop technologies for future products and services of ABB's core businesses. In the Robotics team we focus on robot concepts / design, autonomous and intelligent robot, and robot applications in both industrial and service robot segments. Recruiting Manager Liwei Qi, +46 730 21 23 09, and supervisor Jonas Larsson, +46 727 05 30 80, will answer your questions. Positions are filled continuously. Apply with your CV, academic transcripts and a cover letter in English latest by the 9th of October, 2024. We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #My ABBStory #Li-onsite

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