Design of 3D interaction techniques for interacting with deformable surfaces in mixed reality u[...]

INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading research institute in France is seeking a PhD candidate to design 3D interaction techniques for deformable surfaces in mixed reality. The role requires strong skills in signal processing, C/C++ programming, and experience with VR/AR tools. Ideal candidates will have a background in the virtual reality domain, and fluency in English is essential. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary team on innovative haptic technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in virtual reality/mixed reality/augmented reality domain.

Responsabilités

• Study the perceptual interaction and conflicts between vision and haptics.
• Design 3D interaction techniques combining wearable haptics and tangible objects.
• Develop use cases augmenting the physical properties of deformable surfaces.
• Evaluate performance and user experience of proposed 3D interaction.

Connaissances

Knowledge on signal processing and electronics

Skills in computer science, C/C++ coding

Experience in using VR/AR tools and software

Familiarity with computer graphics, 3D printing and haptics

Ability to speak and write in English

Description du poste

INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES

Organisation/Company INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES Research Field Engineering » Electronic engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Country France Application Deadline 26 Dec 2025 - 22:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Within the context of ADVHANDTURE, the goal of the PhD is to design 3D interaction techniques for interacting with deformable surfaces in mixed reality. The main scientific question relies on the combination of tactile stimuli within the hand. For that purpose, the main objective of the PhD is to study how we can improve the interaction with mixed reality environments composed of deformable surfaces by taking the best of two simple haptic solutions: tangible objects and wearable haptics. Tangible objects will simulate the global and distributed shape/percept of the virtual/augmented object, while wearable haptics will dynamically change its physical properties.

The PhD will start with the analysis of the literature. We will then proceed by developing four main key aspects:

• Study the perceptual interaction and conflicts between vision and haptics when interacting with passive deformable surfaces in mixed reality
• Design 3D interaction techniques combining the capabilities of wearable haptics and tangible objects for mixed reality, addressing the known limitations of the proposed system (e.g. under-actuation, visual occlusion)
• Develop use cases augmenting the physical properties of the deformable surfaces through wearable haptics and mixed reality
• Evaluate the performance and user experience of the proposed 3D interaction on users

The applicant should have a strong interest in working in a multidisciplinary team.

Ideally, she/he has an experience in virtual reality/mixed reality/augmented reality domain:

• Knowledge on signal processing and electronics
• Skills in computer science, C/C++ coding
• Experience in using VR/AR tools and software
• Familiarity with computer graphics, 3D printing and haptics
• The student should be able to speak and write in English

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute INSTITUT NATIONAL DES SCIENCES APPLIQUEES Country France City rennes Geofield