SenseGlove is offering a Master-level internship project focused on the design and implementation of control algorithms for a multi-DOF, tendon-driven humanoid robotic hand.
Position Overview
SenseGlove develops advanced haptic and robotic interaction systems, such as force-feedback gloves. We are currently developing robotic hands that work in tandem with our gloves to provide a complete teleoperation solution for use in research, training, and tele-robotics. In this project, you will work on the control stack of a tendon-driven robotic hand. Your work will focus on position and force control, with the goal of achieving stable, accurate, and safe manipulation.
As a final validation step, the robotic hand will be operated using a SenseGlove (the R1 glove), demonstrating that the controller performs robustly under human-in-the-loop operation.
Responsibilities
- Model relevant aspects of a tendon-driven finger system
- Design and implement position, force, or hybrid control strategies
- Integrate sensor feedback (encoders, force and pressure sensors)
- Tune controller stability
- Experimentally evaluate control performance in:
- Free-space motion
- Contact with rigid and compliant objects
- Grasping and holding scenarios
- Document methods, results, and design trade-offs
- Deliver a final demonstration using the Force Grasp robotic hand controlled via the R1 glove
Who We’re Looking For
- You are enrolled in the Robotics master or a closely related field.
- You have a strong foundation in:
- Feedback control
- System dynamics
- Linear systems (experience with nonlinear systems is a plus)
- Additionally, you are:
- Comfortable working with real robotic hardware
- Proficient in C++ and Python
- Analytical, structured, and interested in experimental validation
What we offer?
- Duration: 3–6 months (flexible)
- Access to real tendon-driven robotic hardware
- Opportunity to extend into a thesis topic
- Opportunity to publish or contribute to internal research outputs
- Validation through real-world tele-operation
- A collaborative R&D environment in Rotterdam
- An open and vibrant work culture
- Bi-weekly company lunch
- Quarterly team activities
- Weekly fresh fruit delivery in office
- Monthly compensation of €342
What Else Is Good To Know?
At SenseGlove you can be yourself. That includes your gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age or disability status. Diversity is important to us.
And here’s a few more things about us:
Forbes: How Senseglove Could Change Virtual Reality Training Forever (https://bit.ly/3tbbfss)
Video Future Innovation Week with SenseGlove (https://youtu.be/58qVOs8JdFo)
Contact us right away
If you are interested, please send us your resume and a letter indicating your motivation regarding the job description and your experience regarding the skill set. If you have additional questions, feel free to give us a call : 015 200 2148
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Internship: Control of a Tendon-Driven Robotic Hand
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