Robert Katzschmann: Catalogue data in Autumn Semester 2022 |
| Name | Prof. Dr. Robert Katzschmann |
| Name variants | Robert K. Katzschmann R. Katzschmann Robert K Katzschmann Robert Katzschmann Robert Kevin Katzschmann |
| Field | Robotics |
| Address | Professur für Robotik ETH Zürich, CLA F 5 Tannenstrasse 3 8092 Zürich SWITZERLAND |
| Telephone | +41 44 632 22 40 |
| rkk@ethz.ch | |
| URL | http://srl.ethz.ch |
| Department | Mechanical and Process Engineering |
| Relationship | Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) |
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| 151-0073-20L | SURF‐eDNA  This course is part of a one-year course. The 14 credit points will be issued at the end of FS2023 with new enrolling for the same Focus Project in FS2023. For MAVT BSc and ITET BSc only. Prerequisites for the focus projects: a. Basis examination successfully passed b. Block 1 and 2 successfully passed For enrollment, please contact the D-MAVT Student Administration. | 0 credits | 15A | R. Katzschmann | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Students create a biomimetic underwater system capable of the autonomous collection of information about biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems. The students learn to work in teams, structure problems, identify solutions, perform system analysis, and present. They have access to rapid prototyping facilities and the latest engineering tools. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Objective | The various objectives of the Focus Project are: - Synthesizing and deepening the theoretical knowledge from the basic courses of the 1. - 4. semester - Team organization, work in teams, increase of interpersonal skills - Independence, initiative, independent learning of new topic contents - Problem structuring, solution identification in indistinct problem definitions, searches of information - System description and simulation - Presentation methods, writing of a document - Ability to make decisions, implementation skills - Workshop and industrial contacts - Learning and recess of special knowledge - Control of most modern engineering tools (Matlab, Simulink, CAD, CAE, PDM) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | SURF-eDNA integrates an environmental DNA (eDNA) filter, camera, and swimming autonomy into a biomimetic soft underwater robotic fish (SURF). The goal of the project is to create a biomimetic underwater system capable of the autonomous collection of information about biodiversity in aquatic ecosystems. The system has to be minimally invasive and disruptive to the ecosystem it will be deployed in, therefore it has to employ a nature-mimicking locomotion modality. The project is run by a team of eight students in their third year of bachelor at MAVT/ITET at ETH Zürich. The team is managed by team from the Soft Robotics Lab. The target date for a successful research demonstration is end of May 2023. The project is split into three work packages: 1) design a robotic fish for underwater sampling; 2) manufacture several robotic prototypes; and 3) provide the system with Autonomy and data collection capability. If you like to learn more about this project, please email Prof. Robert Katzschmann (rkk@ethz.ch). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basics of control theory, machine design, and dynamics. Previous exposure to mechatronics or robotic systems will also be helpful. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 151-0073-50L | MetaSuit This course is part of a one-year course. The 14 credit points will be issued at the end of FS2023 with new enrolling for the same Focus Project in FS2023. For MAVT BSc and ITET BSc only. Prerequisites for the focus projects: a. Basis examination successfully passed b. Block 1 and 2 successfully passed For enrollment, please contact the D-MAVT Student Administration. | 0 credits | 15A | R. Katzschmann | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | Students develop soft artificial muscles and integrate these into a full-body suit for immersive experiences. The suit maps the pose and movement of the human body into virtual or augmented reality. The students learn to work in teams, structure problems, identify solutions, perform system analysis, and present. They have access to rapid prototyping facilities and the latest engineering tools. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Objective | The various objectives of the Focus Project are: - Synthesizing and deepening the theoretical knowledge from the basic courses of the 1. - 4. semester - Team organization, work in teams, increase of interpersonal skills - Independence, initiative, independent learning of new topic contents - Problem structuring, solution identification in indistinct problem definitions, searches of information - System description and simulation - Presentation methods, writing of a document - Ability to make decisions, implementation skills - Workshop and industrial contacts - Learning and recess of special knowledge - Control of most modern engineering tools (Matlab, Simulink, CAD, CAE, PDM) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | In this focus project, students will develop the platform MetaSuit. Together with their team, they design, build, and test a wearable suit that maps the pose and movement of the human body into a virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) space. MetaSuit envisions the integration of soft artificial muscles into a full-body suit for immersive experiences. As core enabling technology will serve hydraulically amplified electrostatic actuators that are used both for proprioception and actuation in this project. This technology fuses thin dielectric films together to deformable pouches, injects the formed pouches with dielectric oil, and coats them with flexible electrodes. Applying low currents at high voltages actuates these capacitors by having the electrodes zip together and pushing the liquid into a sub-portion of the deformable pouch. The key idea here is to read out the zipped state of these capacitive-type actuators and therefore make them sensors. The project’s main objective is to create a soft, light, and natural feeling suit that allows users to immerse into a target environment where the user can smoothly move and interact with objects and other users. Such target environments can range from dangerous environments that have to be cleaned up to virtual meeting places that enable learning and training. The project is led by a team of eight undergraduate researchers that are in their 3rd year of bachelor studies at ETH Zurich. Team members have a background in computer science and mechanical/electrical engineering. The supervision and management of the team is provided by the Soft Robotics Lab. The target date for a successful research demonstration is end of May 2023. If you like to learn more about this project, please email Prof. Robert Katzschmann (rkk@ethz.ch). | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Basics of control theory, machine design, and dynamics. Previous exposure to mechatronics or robotic systems will also be helpful. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 151-0623-00L | ETH Zurich Distinguished Seminar in Robotics, Systems and Controls | 1 credit | 1S | B. Nelson, M. Hutter, R. Katzschmann, R. Riener, R. Siegwart | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course consists of a series of seven lectures given by researchers who have distinguished themselves in the area of Robotics, Systems, and Controls. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Objective | Obtain an overview of various topics in Robotics, Systems, and Controls from leaders in the field. Please see http://www.msrl.ethz.ch/education/distinguished-seminar-in-robotics--systems---controls--151-0623-0.html for a list of upcoming lectures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | This course consists of a series of seven lectures given by researchers who have distinguished themselves in the area of Robotics, Systems, and Controls. MSc students in Robotics, Systems, and Controls are required to attend every lecture. Attendance will be monitored. If for some reason a student cannot attend one of the lectures, the student must select another ETH or University of Zurich seminar related to the field and submit a one page description of the seminar topic. Please see http://www.msrl.ethz.ch/education/distinguished-seminar-in-robotics--systems---controls--151-0623-0.html for a suggestion of other lectures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites / Notice | Students are required to attend all seven lectures to obtain credit. If a student must miss a lecture then attendance at a related special lecture will be accepted that is reported in a one page summary of the attended lecture. No exceptions to this rule are allowed. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 401-5860-00L | Seminar in Robotics for CSE | 4 credits | 2S | M. Hutter, R. Katzschmann, E. Konukoglu, B. Nelson, R. Siegwart, M. Zeilinger | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Abstract | This course provides an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the advanced topics of robotics and mechatronics research. The study plan has to be discussed with the lecturer based on your specific interests and/or the relevant seminar series such as the IRIS's Robotics Seminars and BiRONZ lectures, for example. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Objective | The students are familiar with the challenges of the fascinating and interdisciplinary field of Robotics and Mechatronics. They are introduced in the basics of independent non-experimental scientific research and are able to summarize and to present the results efficiently. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Content | This 4 ECTS course requires each student to discuss a study plan with the lecturer and select minimum 10 relevant scientific publications to read through, or attend 5-10 lectures of the public robotics oriented seminars (e.g. Public robotics seminars such as the IRIS's Robotics Seminars http://www.iris.ethz.ch/iris/series/, and BiRONZ lectures http://www.birl.ethz.ch/bironz/index are good examples). At the end of semester, the results should be presented in an oral presentation and summarized in a report, which takes the discussion of the presentation into account. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||