Tactile Sensing & Dexterous Manipulation Engineer (robotics)

Hyphen Partners

Seattle, United States
On-site
High-resolution tactile sensors
Force-torque arrays processing
Slip-detection algorithms
The role focuses on advancing high-resolution tactile sensors and dexterous robotic systems to enhance perception and manipulation capabilities

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on advancing high-resolution tactile sensors and dexterous robotic systems to enhance perception and manipulation capabilities.
  • Candidates will implement slip-detection and compliant control algorithms while training multi-fingered grasping policies for unknown objects.
  • The successful engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate tactile sensing solutions into robotic platforms and validate performance through experiments.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on advancing high-resolution tactile sensors and dexterous robotic systems to enhance perception and manipulation capabilities.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • High-resolution tactile sensors
  • Force-torque arrays processing
  • Slip-detection algorithms
  • Compliant control implementation
  • Multi-fingered grasping policies
  • Python or C++ proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • Soft robotics background
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Independent problem-solving
  • Experimental validation skills

Key Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of contact mechanics
  • Experience with GelSight or BioTac sensors
  • Background in soft robotics or dexterous manipulation

Work Rights

Not specified

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