Development of a reconfigurable robot

Description

Reconfigurable robots have additional degrees of freedom with respect to their workspace, allowing them to perform the same task in different configurations or interact with the environment from multiple contact points.

This project focuses on the development of a reconfigurable parallel robot for automation or human-robot interaction. The project stages include the selection of the robotic architecture, its kinematic analysis, its geometric optimization, its technical design, as well as the creation 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

Information unavailable

Program-Specific Financial Aid

Graduate Studies Awards

Milestone	Amount
Evaluated activity	$650
Achievement scholarship	$1,000
Total	$1,650

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)	$1,000 to $2,000
Graduate Scholarships from Granting Agencies	$17,500 to $40,000
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

- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering

Required Documentation

- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript

Find Out More

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