Parallel robots with reconfigurable effectors
Description
This project aims to develop novel parallel robots equipped with reconfigurable effectors designed for versatile grasping applications.
The first research direction will focus on designing advanced grasping mechanisms that fully utilize reconfigurable effectors to enable complex and adaptive grasping actions. The aim is to develop both single-degree-of-freedom (1-DOF) graspers capable of intricate motions and multi-DOF deployable effectors with adjustable grasping dimensions, to maximize flexibility in manipulating objects of various shapes and sizes.
The second research axis will involve the synthesis, analysis, and implementation of new classes of parallel robots integrating such reconfigurable effectors. This includes the design of mechanisms capable of mobility bifurcation and multiple operational modes, expanding their versatility for a wide range of applications.
Research Field
- Robotics
- Mechatronics
- Automation
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
Doctorate in Merchanical Engineering
Program descriptionFinancial Aid Available*
Financial Aid Related to Research Project
Information unavailable
Program-Specific Financial Aid
Graduate Studies Awards
| Milestone |
Amount |
Progression scholarship 1 - 7
|
7 x $1,600 |
| Progression scholarship 8 |
$800 |
| Total |
$12,000 |
Université Laval: Student Financial Aid
Supplemental Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship Program: Entitles international students to pay Canadian student tuition fees, for overall savings of around $49,000.
* 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
- Industrial Engineering
Required Documentation
- Curriculum vitæ
- Student transcript
Find Out More
Patrice Lambert
Département de génie mécanique
patrice.lambert@gmc.ulaval.ca