Miniature magnetorheological (MR) actuators for humanoid robot hands
Overview
- RESEARCH DIRECTION
- Jean-Sébastien Plante, Professeur - Department of Mechanical Engineering
- ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT(S)
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Faculté de génie
Département de génie mécanique
Institut interdisciplinaire d'innovation technologique (3IT)
- LEVEL(S)
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2e cycle
3e cycle - LOCATION(S)
- 3IT - Institut interdisciplinaire d'innovation technologique
Project Description
CONTEXT Université de Sherbrooke is a pioneer and leader in the development of magnetorheological (MR) fluid actuators. This technology is now commercialized in the aerospace and automotive sectors. PROJECT Ongoing research aims to develop miniature actuators for the hands of humanoid robots. The student will take part in dynamic modelling, design, fabrication and experimental characterization of prototypes on test benches. The student will also help integrate this technology into various robotics projects carried out in collaboration with Exonetik (www.exonetik.com). TEAM AND ENVIRONMENT The student will join the Createk research group (www.createk.co), made up of 9 professors, 15 professionals, 1 technician and more than 80 students, all passionate about developing the technologies that power tomorrow’s machines. DESIRED PROFILE • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field • Creative, passionate and action-oriented, with hands-on experience • Strong team spirit CONDITIONS • Start at any time of the year • Scholarship of $20,000/year (master’s) or $27,000/year (PhD) • Possibility of MITACS internships in industry INTERESTED? Send your CV and transcript to info@createk.co.
Discipline(s) by sector
Sciences naturelles et génie
Génie mécanique
Funding offered
Yes
$ 17 500
Partner(s)
Exonetik
The last update was on 30 October 2026. The University reserves the right to modify its projects without notice.