[I-RIM ML] [Jobs] PhD Opportunity at University of Siena: RemoTouch - a system for human-to-human tactile communication (HORIZON-MSCA-2022-DN-01 Project TOAST)

[TOMMASO LISINI BALDI]

Dear all,

We are searching for an enthusiastic PhD student to join the SIRSLab group
at the University of Siena to work in the fields of human-human and
human-machine interfaces with a focus on wearable haptic devices. The
student will work within the HORIZON-MSCA Project TOAST (https://es.sonicurlprotection-fra.com/click?PV=2&MSGID=202305021158100166086&URLID=7&ESV=10.0.19.7431&IV=C115A2992B205CD4E12FF7ACA8F7894C&TT=1683028691034&ESN=rAly7Jewzuv7oWynsYkYaHGZJwOZaHc1hMwni4IhHmA%3D&KV=1536961729280&B64_ENCODED_URL=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudG9hc3Q&HK=EFAFE12DFF7112A24F7FE6C42DE589213B0BAAF52D127DB413B5E0A11EE9F658
-dn.eu/) and will have the opportunity of interacting with a recognized
network of experts in the fields of haptics, robotics and machine learning.
More information on the position can be found in the following.

Title

DC3: RemoTouch - a system for human-to-human tactile communication

Important dates

Application deadline: 28/02/2023

Tentative date of enrolment: 01/09/2023

Project description

The touch-enabled Tactile Internet (TI), also known as the Internet of
Skills, is anticipated to bring an

economic and social impact to the digitized world. It has attracted massive
interest from the industry

and is aligned with the goals of Horizon Europe. TOAST will train the next
generation of researchers

to tackle the challenges of TI. More in detail, the researcher will focus
on developing a low-cost wearable device with low energy consumption, able
to capture, transmit and render tactile interactions. Moreover, the design
and development of a communication architecture and of a

communication protocol will be crucial for the purpose of establishing a
two-way channel between

users for the exchange of tactile signals.

The final step will be the assessment of the performance of the device in
terms of immersiveness and realism of the tactile interaction. This will be
done through an experimental campaign enrolling multiple subjects.

Eligibility Conditions

- Not having already obtained a PhD and not currently enrolled in any PhD.

- The candidates are eligible if they have not resided in Italy for more
than 12 months within the past 36 months.

Place: Siena Robotics and System Lab (SIRSLab), Department of Information
Engineering and Mathematics, University of Siena, Italy

Required Skills

- Software development

- Useful programming skills: different programming languages e.g.,
C/C++/C#, Python, Matlab/Simulink.

- Other useful skills: machine learning, statistical data processing and
signal processing.

- Strongly motivated for team working.

How to apply

Please submit your application following the detailed instructions at this
link:

Conferimento di un assegno di ricerca s.s.d. ING-INF/04 Automatica - DIISM
| Università degli Studi di Siena (unisi.it)
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Contacts


For any doubt or questions, please contact Prof. Domenico Prattichizzo (
domenico.prattichizzo at unisi.it) and Dr. Tommaso Lisini Baldi (
tommaso.lisini at unisi.it).

Best regards,
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