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Ultrasound measurement of microbubble stiffness for in situ detection of protease activity in clinical settings
A new kind of gas-filled microbubble enables the detection of protease activity by using ultrasound imaging techniques. The main goal of this work is to develop a setup that can reliably be used to measure the stiffness of microbubbles, first in a microbubble solution, and then in a model built to simulate the vasculature of a mouse.
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Ultrasound imaging techniques, microbubbles, signal processing, modeling, analog and digital filter design, circuit design
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Published since: 2024-11-13
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Hosts Villani Federico
Topics Engineering and Technology
Development Of An FPGA-Based Optoacoustic Image Reconstruction Platform for Clinical Applications
Optoacoustic (OA) imaging is a hybrid imaging method that enables deep tissue imaging with a high spatial resolution by combining optical illumination with ultrasound detection. The goal of this student project is to devise a parallel HW accelerator and explore different HLS code optimizations to achieve the best performance for OA image reconstruction on an FPGA in real-time.
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Digital design (HDL), biomedical imaging, image reconstruction, hardware acceleration, Linux
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Published since: 2024-11-13
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Hosts Villani Federico
Topics Engineering and Technology
Development Of A Test Bed For Ultrasonic Transducer Characterization (1 S/B)
The main goal of this work is to develop a modular system for the characterization and tuning of ultrasonic transducers both in hard- and software Due to the intended modularity of the system in soft- and hardware, we can guarantee a high flexibility of the setup. This means that the system can be adapted in operation for a wide variety of transducer types and setups.
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Ultrasound, Flexible transducers, Mixed signal design, Network theory, Simulation
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Published since: 2024-11-13
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Hosts Villani Federico
Topics Engineering and Technology
A FPGA-based data streaming system that enables real-time monitoring of cell culture and neuroactivities
This project aims to create a FPGA-based interface capable of streaming live data from a ETH-developed CMOS biosensor and monitor neuroactivity and cell cultures in real time
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Sensing, ADC, FPGA, High-performance computing, biosensing
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Semester Project , Master Thesis
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Published since: 2024-11-13
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Hosts Villani Federico
Topics Engineering and Technology
Cooperative SLAM for enhanced Smart-Glasses controlled robot guidance
Robotic automation represents mankind’s next leap. While the industry has already embraced robotization, robot driven domestic aid is only at the beginning of the revolution. Dealing with unconstrained daily environments is more challenging than automating manufacturing production lines. The growing diffusion of semi-autonomous assistive quadrupedal robots that can handle obstacles triggered the change. Nonetheless, robot control still requires active human supervision, which can be tedious in ordinary surroundings or even impossible in clinical circumstances.
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Robotics, Computer Vision, SLAM
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Master Thesis , Software (PBL) , Computer Vision (PBL) , Robotics (PBL)
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Published since: 2024-10-30 , Earliest start: 2024-10-31 , Latest end: 2025-07-31
Applications limited to Department of Computer Science , Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
Organization Center for Project-Based Learning D-ITET
Hosts Joseph Paul
Topics Engineering and Technology
Post-Training Quantization for Efficient Segment Anything Models
In this project, we will work on proposing accurate and efficient PTQ algorithms for the SAM family.
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Model Compression, Computer Vision, Machine Learning
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Published since: 2024-09-27
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Hosts Qin Haotong
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
Design and Implementation of a Fast Steerable Mirror System for Object Tracking Using Event-Cameras on Edge Platforms
We are seeking talented and motivated students for a Semester Thesis, Bachelor Thesis, or Master Thesis to develop a Fast Steerable Mirror (FSM) or Galvomirror system for advanced object tracking applications using event-cameras. This challenging project requires a blend of mechanical engineering, optics, and computer vision skills. The primary objective is to design and implement a system that rapidly scans an area using steerable mirrors to detect and track objects, leveraging cutting-edge edge computing platforms like the NVIDIA Jetson. The project is open-ended, offering ample opportunity for innovation and exploration.
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event-camera, fast steerable mirror system, Object-Tracking, Machine Learning, Edge Platform, Real-Time Control, Optical Integration, Mechanical Design.
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Semester Project , Bachelor Thesis , Master Thesis , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2024-09-27 , Earliest start: 2024-09-27 , Latest end: 2025-06-01
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Organization Center for Project-Based Learning D-ITET
Hosts Mandula Jakub
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Mathematical Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Towards Edge Large Language Models via Model Compression
In this project, we aim to develop novel and efficient model compression algorithms to enable the deployment and inference of large language models on resource-constrained hardware.
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TinyML, Large Language Model, Machine Learning
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Published since: 2024-09-27
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Hosts Qin Haotong
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
Advanced Development and Optimization of a High Performance Pan-Tilt Unit (PTU): Hardware Modifications, Firmware Enhancements, and Control Protocol Implementation
We are seeking highly motivated students for a Semester Thesis, Bachelor Thesis, or Master Thesis to further develop our specialized High Performance Pan-Tilt Unit (PTU). This project offers an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge tracking technology and contribute to significant advancements. The primary focus includes familiarization with the current hardware, proposing and implementing design changes in both hardware and firmware, optimizing control protocols over Ethernet, and enhancing performance using industry-standard communication protocols such as RS-232, VISCA, and Pelco-D. The end goal is to improve functionality, interoperability, and overall performance.
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Firmware, Hardware, PTU, Tracking, RTOS, Protocols, Ethernet
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Published since: 2024-09-27 , Earliest start: 2024-09-28 , Latest end: 2025-05-01
Applications limited to ETH Zurich , University of Zurich
Organization Center for Project-Based Learning D-ITET
Hosts Mandula Jakub
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Mathematical Sciences , Engineering and Technology
LLMxRobot: Language-Guided Control for Autonomous Driving
Develop a framework to integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) for interacting with robotic cars leveraging the Jetson Orin AGX and the ForzaETH robotic platform.
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LLM, ML, Robot, Embedded Systems, Autonomous Driving
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Semester Project , Master Thesis , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2024-09-24 , Earliest start: 2024-09-24 , Latest end: 2025-02-28
Applications limited to Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering , Department of Computer Science , Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Systems D-MAVT
Organization Center for Project-Based Learning D-ITET
Hosts Baumann Nicolas
Topics Engineering and Technology
Enhanced Human Pose Estimation for Augmented Reality
Human Pose Estimation (HPE) is a task that focuses on identifying the position of a human body in a specific scene. Most of the HPE methods are based on recording an RGB image with the optical sensor to detect body parts and the overall pose. This can be used in conjunction with other sensing technologies, such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, for fitness and rehabilitation, augmented reality applications, and surveillance.
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IMU, pose estimation, Augmented Reality
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Published since: 2024-09-05 , Earliest start: 2024-09-08
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Hosts Polonelli Tommaso
Topics Engineering and Technology
A Low-Power IoT Sensor Platform for Predictive Maintenance of HV Circuit Breakers
The Internet of Things will provide the possibility to connect a large number of devices to the internet. One of the key research mega-trend is today towards IoT for Structural Health Monitoring of industrial equipment. Installing smart sensors monitoring essential machinery 24/7 increase the system reliability while decreasing maintenance cost. In this project, we apply SHM on a essential component for electricity distribution, a circuit breaker.
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IoT, Firmware, MCU, ADC, Drivers, C code
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Master Thesis
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Published since: 2024-08-30 , Earliest start: 2024-09-02
Applications limited to ETH Zurich
Organization Center for Project-Based Learning D-ITET
Hosts Polonelli Tommaso
Topics Engineering and Technology
Simultaneous Measurement of PPG and Functional MRI
The purpose of this project is to develop a magnetic resonance (MR)-compatible photoplethysmograph (PPG) system which could measure the raw PPG signal during MR image acquisition. The system consists of an optic sensor which measured the optic signal, a fiber optic cable which transmitted a near-infrared optic signal, a signal amplifier, and a filter for noise removal.
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PPG, PCB design, bio, bio electronics
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Published since: 2024-08-21 , Earliest start: 2024-09-01
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Hosts Polonelli Tommaso
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Non-invasive remote tracking and vita sign monitoring with low-power and miniaturized FMCW radars
In many applications, from robotics to home and industry automation, localizing objects and people is an essential feature. Outdoor localization is generally performed using GNSS, GPS, which does not work in indoor scenarios. In this applications, systems like BLE and UWB tag-anchor system are commonly implemented. However, these systems involve the necessity of carrying a battery supplied tag together with the tracked object. This limits the applicability to human and/or animals, that are not happy to wear 24/7 electronic devices, or it can increase the system cost for industrial products.
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Radars, FMCW, Low Power, Sensors, Digital Signal Processing
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Published since: 2024-08-21 , Earliest start: 2024-09-01
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Hosts Polonelli Tommaso
Topics Engineering and Technology
Ultra-low power UWB Radar Impulse
In many applications, from robotics to home and industry automation, localizing objects and people is an essential feature. Outdoor localization is generally performed using GNSS, GPS, which does not work in indoor scenarios. In this applications, systems like BLE and UWB tag-anchor system are commonly implemented. However, these systems involve the necessity of carrying a battery supplied tag together with the tracked object. This limits the applicability to human and/or animals, that are not happy to wear 24/7 electronic devices, or it can increase the system cost for industrial products.
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UWB, Radars, Digital Signal Processing
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Published since: 2024-08-21 , Earliest start: 2024-09-01
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Hosts Polonelli Tommaso
Topics Engineering and Technology
Miniaturized and lightweight Radars for Autonomous nano-Drones
This project focuses on the Unmanned Autonomous Vehicle class, characterized by a few centimeters in diameter, tens of grams in weight, and a few Watts total power consumption. In this field, Crazyflie (https://www.bitcraze.io/) is one of the best commercial products, providing a versatile quadcopter for research and education.
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UAV, robotics, nano drones, radars, sensors
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Published since: 2024-08-20 , Earliest start: 2024-01-11 , Latest end: 2024-12-31
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Hosts Polonelli Tommaso
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Exploring Novel Sensors for Wind Turbine Blade Monitoring
Do you want to develop your skills while helping to solve the climate change problem? Are you willing to work on cutting edge technology with multidisciplinary experts in an international context and test the outputs of your labor on the field (on one of the world’s largest wind tunnel or a wind turbine)? Look no further, MISTERY is the right project for you. From novel sensors to machine learning on the edge, including ultra-low power IoT systems, MISTERY packs all the essential tools for becoming an embedded system expert.
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Wind turbines, sensors, IoT, PCB, Hardware
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Published since: 2024-08-20 , Earliest start: 2024-01-12 , Latest end: 2024-12-31
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Hosts Polonelli Tommaso
Topics Engineering and Technology
Enhancing Wind Turbine Operation Using Machine Learning
Do you want to develop your skills while helping to solve the climate change problem? Are you willing to work on cutting edge technology with multidisciplinary experts in an international context and test the outputs of your labor on the field (on one of the world’s largest wind tunnel or a wind turbine)? Look no further, MISTERY is the right project for you. From novel sensors to machine learning on the edge, including ultra-low power IoT systems, MISTERY packs all the essential tools for becoming an embedded system expert.
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Wind turbine, monitoring, machine learning, python
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Published since: 2024-08-20 , Earliest start: 2024-01-12 , Latest end: 2024-12-31
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Hosts Polonelli Tommaso
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences , Engineering and Technology
PCB Design for Novel Wind Turbine Monitoring System
Do you want to develop your skills while helping to solve the climate change problem? Are you willing to work on cutting edge technology with multidisciplinary experts in an international context and test the outputs of your labor on the field (on one of the world’s largest wind tunnel or a wind turbine)? Look no further, MISTERY is the right project for you. From novel sensors to machine learning on the edge, including ultra-low power IoT systems, MISTERY packs all the essential tools for becoming an embedded system expert.
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PCB, wind turbines, hardware design, altium
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Published since: 2024-08-20 , Earliest start: 2024-01-12 , Latest end: 2024-12-31
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Hosts Polonelli Tommaso
Topics Engineering and Technology
Low Power FPGA as Machine Learning Accelerator
Implement and evaluate a given image detection algorithm on a low power FPGA plattform
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Digital design (HDL), Low Power Electronics, Machine Learning
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Semester Project , Bachelor Thesis , Master Thesis , FPGA (PBL) , Machine Learning (PBL)
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Published since: 2024-07-28 , Earliest start: 2023-04-05 , Latest end: 2025-10-31
Applications limited to ETH Zurich , Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
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Hosts Vogt Christian
Topics Engineering and Technology
FPGA-based High Power Pulsed Current Source Controller
Today, new technologies such as power electronic switches or circuit breakers for DC grids are requested with ever increasing capabilities, but suitable test devices to support their development do not exist. In the last years, ETH Zurich undertook the development of a flexible pulsed current source to supply arbitrarily shaped high-current pulses with system voltage of 10kV and nominal currents up to 24 kA nominal. It is achieved by a parallel arrangement of eight individually controlled buck converters (IGBT) and switchable energy-absorbing devices (MOV). This source can ramp up to the nominal current and down to zero within less than half a millisecond while maintaining an output current over several tens of milliseconds. The control of this source is very demanding and the topic of the present thesis project.
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HDL, hardware-software co-design, control engineering, high voltage/high power
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Semester Project , Master Thesis , FPGA (PBL) , Energy Science & Power (PBL)
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Published since: 2024-07-28 , Earliest start: 2023-08-23 , Latest end: 2025-12-31
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Hosts Vogt Christian
Topics Engineering and Technology
FPGA-based High Power Pulsed Current Source Frontend
Today, new technologies such as power electronic switches or circuit breakers for DC grids are requested with ever increasing capabilities, but suitable test devices to support their development do not exist. In the last years, ETH Zurich undertook the development of a flexible pulsed current source to supply arbitrarily shaped high-current pulses with system voltage of 10kV and nominal currents up to 24 kA nominal. It is achieved by a parallel arrangement of eight individually controlled buck converters (IGBT) and switchable energy-absorbing devices (MOV). This source can ramp up to the nominal current and down to zero within less than half a millisecond while maintaining an output current over several tens of milliseconds. The frontend for control of this source is the topic of the present thesis project.
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HDL, power electronics design, automated testing
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Semester Project , Bachelor Thesis , FPGA (PBL) , Firmware (PBL) , Energy Science & Power (PBL)
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Published since: 2024-07-28 , Earliest start: 2023-08-23 , Latest end: 2025-12-31
Applications limited to ETH Zurich , Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
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Hosts Vogt Christian
Topics Engineering and Technology
Sensor Data Fusion for Localization of FPGA-based Drones
With more and more complex tasks for drones, providing sufficient computing power with low latency becomes more difficult to fit onto a drone, especially when information obtained by novel sensors needs to be fused with other known sensors with low latency. Here, FPGAs offer a large flexibility and high computational speed, while even being on-the-fly reconfigurable during runtime.
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Digital design (HDL), Robotics, sensor fusion
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Semester Project , Bachelor Thesis , Master Thesis , FPGA (PBL) , PCB Design (PBL) , Machine Learning (PBL) , Drones (PBL)
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Published since: 2024-07-28 , Earliest start: 2023-04-05 , Latest end: 2025-10-31
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Hosts Vogt Christian
Topics Engineering and Technology
Neuromorphic HW Accelerator for FPGA-based Drones
To enable new applications on drone platforms, novel sensors coupled with with machine learning algorithms are essential. Such sensors are, for example, event-based cameras. They are fast (~kHz speed) and resilient to the environment (e.g. poor lighting conditions). To utilize the full potential of these cameras, neuromorphic computing is needed to process their output. Our FPGA-based drone platform is capable of operating such an event-based camera, and allows for efficient hardware acceleration of the computationally expensive neuromorphic algorithms.
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Digital design (HDL), Robotics, machine learning
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Master Thesis , FPGA (PBL) , Software (PBL) , Drones (PBL) , Neuromorphic (PBL)
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Published since: 2024-07-28 , Earliest start: 2023-04-24 , Latest end: 2025-10-31
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Organization Center for Project-Based Learning D-ITET
Hosts Vogt Christian
Topics Engineering and Technology