Open Roles & Semester Projects
Explore current openings and semester project topics. If you are interested, apply using the link below.
Open Roles
Quality Management System (QMS) — Ethics and Standards
Ensure quality standards and documentation while collaborating closely with patients to guide the development of a user-centered arm prosthesis that delivers real value.
Apply nowEMG/EEG Data Acquisition
Collect neuronal data at Campus Biotech in Geneva and extend our current data collection protocol, including neurofeedback protocols.
Apply nowEMG Decoding
Build further on our existing electromyography processing and decoding of hand movements. Create a benchmark for lower arm movement decoding and maintain an existing repo with best-practice ML guidelines.
Apply nowEEG Decoding
Build further on our existing electroencephalography processing and decoding of hand movements. Improve neural decoding algorithms, create a benchmark for lower arm movement decoding, and build toward real-time decoding while maintaining an existing repo with best-practice ML guidelines.
Apply nowBMI Haptics
Developing haptic feedback solutions to improve ownership and agency of an external limb.
Apply nowMechanical Team — Socket
Design of an active transradial prosthetic socket. The work consists of designing an ergonomic and comfortable socket incorporating electrodes (EMG), taking into account anatomical, mechanical and everyday use constraints. The ideal candidate will have an interest in biomedical design, ergonomics and/or mechanics, with an aptitude for prototyping and human-machine interaction.
Apply nowSoftware Team — Computer Vision
Integrate a control method using computer vision into the prosthesis. Imagine how it will be used by the patient, evaluate the hardware requirements and computing power.
Apply nowCommunications
Shape the association’s identity by producing engaging visual content on social media and strengthening EPFL N-Pulse’s presence across platforms.
Apply nowSemester Projects
Fast Charger for Replaceable Prosthetic Batteries
Propose a system where the prosthetic battery can be easily removed and charged safely and efficiently using a dedicated charging solution.
Apply nowComprehensive Design of the Safety System of a Prosthesis
Enhance safety and reliability by implementing a software-controlled battery disconnect system.
Apply nowArtificial Amputated Limb
Create a physical model of a below-elbow residual limb based on a provided 3D scan.
Apply nowProsthetic Finger Control Module
Develop a complete control module for each finger of a hand prosthesis, including motors, gearboxes, sensors, and an electronic control board. Each module would include three motors with its dedicated control system and be directly connected to a finger mechanism. We are looking for 2 students, one for the mechanical part and one for the electronic part.
Apply nowSpatial EMG Analysis and Signal Alignment
In this role, you will design an advanced signal processing and machine learning pipeline to spatially align EMG signals and resolve crosstalk across different electrode placements. By leveraging blind source separation techniques to extract muscle synergies, your algorithm will ensure consistent, highly accurate movement decoding between different user recording sessions. The ideal candidate is highly autonomous and possesses a strong background in signal processing, machine learning, and basic EMG analysis.
Apply nowTowards HD-EMG: EMG Bracelet Electrode Characterization
In this role, you will lead a comparative study to optimize a high-density (HD-EMG) bracelet, identifying the sweet spot between sensor miniaturization and signal integrity. You will experimentally validate electrode morphologies, spacing, and topologies—such as comparing active versus passive technologies—to minimize crosstalk and maximize decoding precision. This position is ideal for a student with a strong background in bio-instrumentation and prototyping who is ready to bridge the gap between electronic design and mechanical constraints.
Apply nowFlexible electrodes for surface EMG
Elevate the user experience of our bionic prosthesis by transitioning from rigid, bulky sensors to a high-density, flexible electrode array. In this role, you will design and manufacture a flexible wearable bracelet that conforms to the unique anatomy of a patient’s limb, ensuring consistent skin contact and mechanical stability during movement. Your work will involve researching conductive textiles or elastomers, optimizing breathability for all-day comfort, and solving the complex engineering challenge of interfacing stretchable tracks with rigid electronics. This project is a perfect fit for a student with expertise in CAD (Fusion360), microfabrication, and PCB design who wants to push the boundaries of bio-integrated hardware.
Apply nowFacilitating Consistent Electrode-Skin Contact in the EMG
Address the "dynamic limb" challenge by engineering a compliant suspension system for our bionic arm's EMG sensors. In this role, you will design an adaptive interface—using springs, flexures, or specialized foams—to maintain constant electrode-to-skin contact as muscles expand and contract. Your goal is to eliminate signal dropouts and user discomfort by decoupling the rigid prosthetic socket from the moving limb. This position is perfect for a student skilled in Fusion360 and prototyping who enjoys solving the complex mechanical-to-electronic boundary problems inherent in wearable medical devices.
Apply nowHaptic-based Stimulation Experiment Design and Data Collection for Sensory Impaired Patient
Bridge the gap between robotic prosthetics and human sensation by designing cutting-edge haptic feedback protocols for patients with sensory loss. In this role, you will develop experiments to characterize how different stimulation modalities—such as vibration, pressure, and temperature—affect a user’s sense of "embodiment" and control. You will be responsible for the full pipeline: from selecting sensors (FSRs) and actuators to writing embedded code and conducting real-world data collection sessions with patients. This position is ideal for a student with a background in embedded systems and control theory who is passionate about the human-centered side of biomedical engineering.
Apply nowMovement Intention Decoding with Ear-EEG
This project aims to assess the feasibility of detecting specific motor commands using Logitech’s EEG earphones. We already have an experiment designed in-house which captures neural signals associated with motor imagery and execution, moving from simple "movement vs. no-movement" classification, followed by more fine-grained movement decoding. An extension can be directional or trajectory decoding (e.g. relative to the initial position, in which direction is the hand or arm moving). In practice, this could be used for medical applications, such as the control of an arm prosthesis, or for novel, digital commands within the Logitech ecosystem. The project will be accomplished using a Logitech EEG-headphones prototype for data collection and processing. Applicant must be familiar working with embedded devices and programming in C/C++.
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