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Research Opportunities

Manipulation of flexible objects through AI

Work description

• January to march.


• Collaboration in writing a scientific article reviewing the state of the art in the field of work April.


• Study of suitable simulators and applicable libraries May to July..


• Implementation of flexible object simulations, including simulated 3D perception August to November.


• Implementation of advanced perception and manipulation using and comparing techniques with and without AI December.


• Code organization and documentation and technical report writing.

Academic Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering

Minimum profile required

• Being a PhD student in IT or a related field.


• Experience with robotic perception and manipulation.


• Experience in Robotic Operating System (ROS).


• Point Cloud Library (PCL) experience.


• AI expertise

Preference factors

• Scientific publications.


• Collaboration on projects in the area Teaching or having taught in the area of ??robotics in a Higher Education institution(s).

Maintenance stipend: € 1259,64, according to the table of monthly maintenance stipend for FCT grants , paid via bank transfer. Grant holders may be awarded potential supplements, according to a quarterly evaluation process (Articles 19, 21 and 22 of the Regulations for Grants of INESC TEC and Annex II), up to a maximum limit of 50% of the monthly maintenance stipend.

INESC TEC supports costs with registration, enrolment or tuition fees, during the grant duration, under the terms established in the internal document: "Payment of Tuition fees to grant holders".

The grant holder will benefit from health insurance, supported by INESC TEC.

Application Period

Since 21 Nov 2024 to 04 Dec 2024

Centre

Robotics in Industry and Intelligent Systems

Scientific Advisor

Armando Sousa

What we offer

• Multicultural and collaborative environment


• A multicultural, international and collaborative environment that makes it easier to exchange ideas, work in networks and create synergies.


• International projects


• The possibility of working in international projects with some of the most important companies in the field.


• Mentoring


• Mentoring with the best researchers in the fields of electrical and industrial engineering, bioengineering, information technology and physics.


• Self Improvement


• The possibility of participating in international conferences, workshops, seminars and vocational training.


• Other Benefits and Perks


• Flexible working time, health insurance, discounts in hotels, transportation, etc.


• Informal Events


• Annual informal events, such as the multicultural party.

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