PHD position - Design of multimodal tactile devices dedicated to the hand for interacting with [...]

INSA Rennes; France; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A research institution in France is seeking a PhD candidate to design multimodal tactile devices for immersive environments. This project focuses on enhancing virtual reality experiences through innovative tactile feedback. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess skills in instrumentation, signal processing, and C/C++ programming. Applications are accepted until the position is filled, with a contract duration of 36 months.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Good level of English and French.

Responsabilités

• Design and develop multimodal tactile devices for immersive environments.
• Analyze literature on tactile stimuli and human perception.
• Fabricate prototypes combining tactile stimuli.

Connaissances

skills in instrumentation and experimentation

signal processing and electronics

computer science, C/C++ coding

Familiarity with system dynamics and control

Familiarity with computer graphics, 3D printing and haptics

Familiarity with system mechanics and materials

Formation

Master Degree or equivalent

Description du poste

Organisation/Company INSA Rennes Research Field Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Country France Application Deadline 31 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 35 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

These last years have seen an explosion of novel tactile technologies providing various haptic sensations across all the user’s body. However, while these technologies have now been made available, virtual reality systems are still struggling to convey compelling tactile sensations for 3D interaction. The project ADVHANDTURE aims at introducing an original computational approach for handling multimodal tactile feedback within immersive environments. For that purpose, the project relies on a multidisciplinary methodology, gathering knowledge in human perception, haptics, virtual reality, mechanics and 3D interactions.

PhD topic
Within the context of ADVHANDTURE, the goal of the PhD is to design multimodal tactile devices dedicated to the hand for interacting with immersive environments. The main scientific question relies on the combination of tactile stimuli within the hand. For that purpose, original tactile devices will be designed by using 3D printing techniques and multimodal actuation technologies. The PhD will start with the analysis of the literature on the different tactile stimuli and their perception in the human hand. Then, small prototypes combining several tactile stimuli will be fabricated through the combination of material properties and actuators. Human perception will be conducted within immersive environments to evaluate the combination of the stimuli for specific tasks. The combination of the devices will then be generalized and tested on applications.

Where to apply

E-mail [e-mail]

Requirements

Research Field Other Education Level Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• skills in instrumentation and experimentation;
• signal processing and electronics;
• computer science, C/C++ coding;
• Familiarity with system dynamics and control;
• Familiarity with computer graphics, 3D printing and haptics;
• Familiarity with system mechanics and materials is considered as an asset.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages FRENCH Level Good

Additional Information

Selection process

To apply, please attach your CV, diploma, covering letter and publication references.
Position open until filled. 36 month contract.

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