Development of a reconfigurable parallel robot

Description

Kinematically reconfigurable robots have additional degrees of freedom with respect to the workspace allowing them to vary their mobility and/or topology to adapt to different tasks. Parallel robots are closed-loop mechanisms presenting very good performances in terms of accuracy, velocity, and rigidity.

This research project aims to develop a new reconfigurable parallel robot for automation and human-robot interaction. Project stages include the kinematic analysis of the robotic architecture, its optimization, its technical design, as well as the implementation and validation of a prototype.

Research Field

- Robotics
- Mechatronics
- Automation
- Human-Robot Interaction

Research Supervisor

Patrice Lambert

Research Environment

Laval University Robotics Laboratory

The Laval University Robotics Laboratory is part of the Mechanical Engineering Department of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Research activities in the laboratory are mainly focused on the study of parallel mechanisms, articulated robotic hands, cable-driven parallel mechanisms, physical human-robot interaction, haptic devices and assistive devices — all research areas in which the laboratory has gained international recognition.

The laboratory is equipped with state of the art facilities, including several serial and parallel robots, robotic hands, a parallel processing system for real-time control and simulation, a rapid prototyping machine, and a wire EDM machine.

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Financial Aid Available by Program of Study

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering with thesis

Program description

Financial Aid Available*

Financial Aid Related to Research Project

$21000 per year for 2 years.

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Université Laval: Student Financial Aid

Sources de financement	Montant
Leadership and Comittment Scholarship (Canadians & permanent residents)	$10,000
Citizens of the World Scholarship (International students)	$20,000
Mobility Grant for Out-of-Province Internships or Research Visits (in French)	$1,500 to $3,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$20,000 to $27,000
Online Directory of Graduate Scholarships (in French)	$500 to $50,000

_{* Amounts shown represent maximum financial aid available. Certain conditions apply. Subject to change without prior notice. For further information, contact sponsoring organizations directly.}

Desired Profile

- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics Engineering

Required Documentation

- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Find Out More

Patrice Lambert
Département de génie mécanique
patrice.lambert@gmc.ulaval.ca