FELLOW POSITION IN ROBOTICS/CONTROL ENGINEERING FOR LOCO-MANIPULATION WITH LEGGED ROBOTS (E)

Project.
INAIL Robot Teleoperativo 3 project - CUP J53CCommitment %26amp; contract.
1 year temporary contractLocation.
Genoa, ItalyWHO WE AREAt IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society.
Our Genoa headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience.
OUR TEAM You will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where control experts, software, mechanical and electrical engineers collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.
The Dynamic Legged Systems Research Unit (web.
http://dls.
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t) is coordinated by Claudio Semini, who has extensive experience in the design and control of robots applied to Disaster Response, Agriculture and Space Exploration.
he research focuses on locomotion over rough terrain, foothold planning, whole-body control, perception, loco-manipulation, machine learning, as well as the development of the next generation quadruped robots.
or this position, we are looking for a highly motivated and proactive engineer, with expertise in robotics, to work on the development of control techniques for loco-manipulation.
All the work activities will be carried out under the perspective of tele-operation using quadruped robots, and centered around the INAIL Robot Teleoperativo 3 project.
ithin the team, your main responsibilities will be to.
evelopment and improvement of algorithms to perform loco-manipulation tasksExtend loco-manipulation algorithms to help perform tele-operation, using quadruped robots, for disaster response scenarios.
oftware integration with the Locomotion Control Framework of the DLS lab.
erform experimental tests using the various quadruped robots of the DLS lab.
upport field tests, lab indoor experiments, and lab demonstrations.
EQUIREMENTSA Master's degree in Robotics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer ScienceExperience with legged robotsExperience with control algorithms for quadruped robotsStrong skills on C++ and PythonStrong experience with ROS, Gazebo, and RVizGood experience with version control (Git)Good experience with Linux OSStrong knowledge on roboticsKnowledge on system modellingKnowledge on classical and non-linear control theoryGood communication skills and ability/willingness to integrate within a multidisciplinary international research groupGood command in spoken and written EnglishADDITIONAL SKILLSGood knowledge on Optimal Control, Model-based Predictive Controllers (MPC),Optimal robot motion planning.
OMPENSATION %26amp; BENEFITSCompetitive salary for international standardsWide range of staff discountsWHAT'S IN FOR YOU?An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms.
We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs!If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you! There's a specialized team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation!If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations.
f you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society!We stick to our values! Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in! They define us and our actions in our everyday life.
They guide us to accomplish IIT mission!Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications) and contact details of 2 references.
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