The role
This is a fixed term position within the Soft Robotics Group at University of Bristol to work on the development of soft robot avatars for expanding access to performance spaces for people unable to attend physically. The work will be focused on the development of a prototype kit of deployable robots for human robot interaction (HRI).
What will you be doing?
You will develop soft, cm-scale robots to be installed in public arts spaces, enabling remote access.
Project aims:
- Design, fabricate and test of soft robot hardware prototypes and embedded controllers.
- Research and deploy modes for audience members and performers to operate/influence the behaviour of the robots remotely and in-person e.g. via movement and/or touch.
- Implement autonomous behaviours to promote interaction between in-person and remote audience members.
The team will work with groups of socially isolated people to co-design user-centered morphologies and behaviours of the robots through a workshop series.
You should apply if
You have experience of robotics hardware design, fabrication and testing, together with knowledge of microcontroller programming and fundamental robot control. You should also have an appropriate publication record and a PhD in a closely related field, and ideally, experience of soft robotics. Please see the full person specification / job description attached for further details.
Additional information
For informal queries please contact Dr Hemma Philamore: [email protected]
To find out more about what it's like to work in the Faculty of Engineering, and how the Faculty supports people to achieve their potential, please see our staff blog:
https://engineeringincludesme.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/
We welcome applications from all members of our community and are particularly encouraging those from diverse groups, such as members of the LGBT+ and BAME communities, to join us.
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