Student Projects
Please contact team members working in your area of interest and apply with your CV and transcripts. In case you have project ideas related to any of these projects, take the opportunity and propose your own project!
We can also support Master Theses and or exchange semesters at renowned universities around the world. Please contact us in case of interest!
Studies on Mechatronics: We offer students to conduct their Studies on Mechatronics at our lab. In general, we recommend to do the Studies on Mechatronics in combination with the Bachelor Thesis, either as prepartory work the semester before or as extended study in parallel.
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Mobile Robotics Lab
Leonhardstrasse 21
LEE J 206
8092
Zurich
Switzerland
Smart Grasping: Foundation Models for Adaptive Industrial Part Handling
This thesis project investigates the use of Vision-Language-Action (VLA) foundation models, such as RT-2 and OpenVLA, to automate the handling of diverse metal parts. By leveraging NVIDIA IsaacSim, the research aims to develop a system that autonomously selects the optimal end-effector—ranging from suction cups to parallel grippers—and executes precise manipulation policies trained via deep reinforcement learning. The project concludes with a verified grasping strategy ready for industrial deployment, while exploring the potential of robotic arms as a universal solution for complex part handling.
Keywords
Robotic Grasping, Endeffector Selection, Foundation Models, Vision–Language–Action (VLA), Reinforcement Learning
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Semester Project , Master Thesis
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Published since: 2026-05-07 , Earliest start: 2026-05-05 , Latest end: 2027-01-31
Organization Mobile Robotics Lab
Hosts Hansson Alexander , Brandes Alex
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
Semantic-aware Global Localization of VTOL drones in GNSS-denied environments
Avientus develops heavy-duty automated drone transport systems for logistics and industry. This project focuses on semantic-aware absolute localization to improve autonomous aerial navigation safety.
Keywords
Place Recognition, Robotics, Computer Vision, Deep Learning, VTOL, Autonomy, Feature Extraction
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Master Thesis
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Published since: 2026-05-07 , Earliest start: 2026-06-01
Applications limited to ETH Zurich
Organization Mobile Robotics Lab
Hosts Freissmuth Leonard
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
Master’s Thesis with Unitree G1 Humanoid
If you’re looking for a Master’s thesis and are interested in working with the Unitree G1 humanoid robot, feel free to reach out to check whether we currently have an available project. Possible thesis topics include modern learning-based methods such as Reinforcement Learning (RL), Vision-Language-Action approaches (VLAs), and related techniques for humanoid robotics. If you already have a specific project idea in mind, you’re also very welcome to contact us to discuss it. Please note that, due to high demand within ETH, thesis projects in this area are currently restricted to students enrolled at ETH.
Keywords
Humanoid Robot, Reinforcement Learning, VLA
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Master Thesis
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Published since: 2026-02-10
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Organization Mobile Robotics Lab
Hosts Bosshart Micha , Näf Joshua , Hansson Alexander
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences