Internship Real-Time Robot Control from Ubuntu ETHZ / inspire Ag

The Industrial Robotics Group (IRZ) at ETH Zürich and Inspire AG is rapidly expanding and focusing on addressing critical challenges in robot-based manufacturing. We employ advanced computational methods, machine learning, modeling, and custom hardware and software to continually test our solutions in various real-world industry projects.

The industry has shown a keen interest in our "IT-to-industry" concept, which we promote. However, there is hesitancy due to our inability to guarantee hard real-time requirements currently. In this project, your task is to establish the foundation that will enable us to achieve NC-level performance while retaining access to the vast ecosystem of IT and computer science using standard C/C++. We aim to achieve this goal by utilizing the real-time Ubuntu kernel and creating a reusable hard real-time hardware interface module. All of this should be implemented to run on a virtual machine within our cluster using standard server hardware.

We are seeking a dynamic and versatile intern with strong C++ programming skills, a deep understanding of computer architecture, and a hands-on approach to making complex systems function effectively.

• Setting-up a benchmarking environment
• Defining and implementing Stress-Tests
• Implementing control system where one VM is the controller and the other stimulates the plant in real-time
• Investigating and optimize implementation.
• Documentation of findings
• Implementation and benchmarking of Motor control (real robot)

• Setting up a benchmarking environment.
• Defining and implementing stress tests.
• Implementing a control system where one VM serves as the controller while the other stimulates the plant in real-time.
• Investigating and optimizing the implementation.
• Documenting findings.
• Implementing and benchmarking motor control (real robot).

• Possibility to make an impact on how we automate and control industrial hardware in future
• Exposure to professional project management in a start-up atmosphere
• A culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and no BS.
• One-on-one mentoring by seasoned professionals.
• Highly motivated and driven colleagues.

? Are you someone who is exceptionally well-organized and detail-oriented? If you are resilient and excel in tackling complex challenges in a fast-paced research environment, we encourage you to have a look at IRZ’s webpage and apply for the position.