Haptics Interfaces : Soft smart materials for wearable haptic interfaces

  • Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine
  • CDD
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 29 jours
Offer DescriptionCall for expression of interest descriptionThe is a highly prestigious renowned EU-funded scheme. It offers talented scientists a unique chance to set up 2-year research and training projects with the support of a supervising team. Besides providing an attractive grant, it represents a major opportunity to boost the career of promising researchers.Research laboratories in Brittany arethus looking for excellent postdoctoral researchers with an international profile to write a persuasive proposal to apply for a Marie S. Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship grant in 2024 (deadline of the EU call set on 11 September 2024). The topic and research team presented below have been identified in this regard.Main ResearchFieldInformation Science and Engineering (ENG)Research subfield(s)Haptics, human-computer interactionKeywordsHaptics, Virtual Reality, Wearable RobotsResearch project descriptionThe research project focuses on the conception, design, and development of cuttingedge wearable haptic interfaces utilizing soft smart materials. These interfaces are intended for applications in robotic teleoperation and interaction with immersive environments. By leveraging the unique properties of soft smart materials, such as flexibility, adaptability, and responsiveness to stimuli, this project aims to revolutionize the field of haptic feedback in wearable technology. The primary objective of this research is to create wearable haptic interfaces that provide users with a seamless and intuitive tactile experience when interacting with remote robotic systems or immersive virtual environments. By integrating soft smart materials into the design, these interfaces can offer enhanced comfort, dexterity, and precision in haptic feedback, ultimately improving user performance and immersion in various tasks. Through a multidisciplinary approach combining materials science, robotics, human-computer interaction, and design principles, this project seeks to push the boundaries of wearable technology by exploring novel ways to incorporate soft smart materials into haptic interfaces. The outcome of this research endeavor is expected to yield innovative solutions that have the potential to transform how humans interact with machines and virtual worlds, opening up new possibilities for applications in fields such as telemedicine, remote operation of machinery, gaming, and virtual reality experiences.Supervisor(s)The Postdoctoral Fellow will be supervised by Claudio Pacchierotti at the RAINBOW team (see description below).Claudio Pacchierotti ( ) is a CNRS Research Scientist at IRISA since 2016. He obtained his PhD in 2015 in Automatic Control and Robotics from the University of Siena and the Italian Institute of Technology. He is currently coordinator of the Horizon Europe project REGO “Cognitive robotics tools for human-centered small-scale multi-robot operations”, and participated in other European projects such as H2020 FET Innovation Launchpad “E-TEXTURES” and H2020 FET-Open “H-Reality”. He received many awards, such as CNRS Bronze Medal in 2022. He is the Senior Chair of the IEEE Technical Committee on Haptics, Co-Chair of the IEEE Technical Committee on Telerobotics, and Secretary of the Eurohaptics Society.Department/ResearchIRISA is one of the largest French research laboratories (more than 850 people) in the field of computer science and information technologies. Structured into seven scientific departments, the laboratory is a research center of excellence with scientific priorities such as bioinformatics, systems security, new software architectures, virtual reality, big data analysis and artificial intelligence.Located in Rennes, Lannion and Vannes, IRISA is at the heart of a rich regional ecosystem for research and innovation and is positioned as the reference in France with an internationally recognized expertise through numerous European contracts and international scientific collaborations. Focused on the future of computer science and necessarily internationally oriented, IRISA is at the very heart of the digital transition of society and of innovation at the service of cybersecurity, health, environment and ecology, transport, robotics, energy, culture and artificial intelligence. IRISA is a joint-venture resulting from the collaboration between nine institutions, in alphabetical order: CentraleSupelec, CNRS, ENS Rennes, IMT Atlantique, Inria, INSA Rennes, Inserm, Universite Bretagne Sud, Universite de Rennes. More information on the IRISA website:The RAINBOW ( ) team is internationally recognized for its scientific activity in the field of shared control, multi-robots, haptics, sensorbased control, visual tracking, and visual servoing.LocationCampus de Beaulieu, Rennes, FranceSuggestion for interdisciplinary /intersectoral secondments and placementsA 3 to 6-month secondment can be envisaged at a prominent lab working on haptics. Such options include the Italian Institute of Technology, the University of Siena, the University of Aarhus, the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems.RequirementsResearch Field Computer science Education Level PhD or equivalentSkills/QualificationsPh.D. degree in mechanical engineering, robotics, engineering, applied mathematics (or related fields); ·Experience with mechatronics, CAD design, and 3D printing;Excellent scientific track of record, scientific curiosity, large autonomy, and ability to work independently.Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentResearch Field Computer scienceAdditional InformationEligibility criteriaAcademic qualification: By 11 September 2024, applicants must bein possessionof a doctoral degree, defined as a successfully defended doctoral thesis, even if the doctoral degree has yet to be awarded.Research experience: Applicants must have a maximum of 8 years full-timeequivalent experience in research, measured from the date applicants were in possession of a doctoral degree. Years of experience outside research and career breaks (e.g. due to parental leave), will not be taken into account.Nationality & Mobility rules:Applicants can be of any nationality but must nothave resided more than 12 months in France in the 36 months immediately prior to the MSCA-PF call deadline on 11 September 2024.Selection processWe encourage all motivated and eligible postdoctoral researchers to send their expressions of interest through the EU Survey application form ( , before 5th of May 2024. Your application shall include:
  • a CV specifying: (i) the exact dates for each position and its location (country) and (ii) a list of publications;
  • a cover letter including a research outline (up to 2 pages) identifying the research synergies with the project supervisor(s) and proposed research topics described above.
Estimated timetableDeadline for sending an expression of interest5th May 2024Selection of the most promising application(s)May - June 2024Writing the MSCA-PF proposal with the support of the above-mentioned supervisor(s)June - September 2024MSCA-PF 2024 call deadline11th September 2024Publication of the MSCA-PF evaluation resultsFebruary 2025Start of the MSCA-PF project (if funded)May 2025 (at theearliest)Website for additional job detailsWork Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute CNRS Country France City Rennes Postal Code 35000 Street 263, avenue du Général Leclerc GeofieldWhere to apply WebsiteContact State/ProvinceFRANCE City35042 Rennes Cedex WebsiteStreetCampus de Beaulieu Postal Code35042 E-Mailcontact@2pe-bretagne.euSTATUS: EXPIRED

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