Student Projects
Currently, the following student projects are available. Please contact the responsible supervisor and apply with your CV and transcripts.
If you are looking for a Master internship HST/BWS or would like to carry out a Studies on Mechatronics project in our group, please contact the assistant working on, or closest to, the research topic you are interested in.
Machine Learning for Authentication of Individuals Using Biometrics Data
This thesis develops unique data labels based on ML techniques for individual authentication using biometric data collected during the task of making a painting. By analyzing dynamic biometric patterns and applying computational modeling to painting motions, the study assesses the potential for distinguishing individuals. This thesis advances methods for recognizing data ownership in Generative AI systems.
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Biometric markers, data modeling, machine learning, authentication, genAI
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Published since: 2026-01-08 , Earliest start: 2026-02-15 , Latest end: 2026-12-31
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Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts Wolf Peter
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Voice & Audio Handling for Instructing Rehabilitation Robotics
We are looking for a motivated student to contribute to the integration of spoken language into our LLM-based robot interface. The work is in the context of the EU TAILOR project (tailorproject.eu) with the goal to make robotic rehabilitation devices easier and more intuitive for therapists to operate. The AI interface exists in a text-based demonstrator form and will be expanded with other input modalities - Voice in this case.
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rehabilitation, therapy, exoskeleton, LLM, AI, robotics, voice control, interface
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Published since: 2026-01-06 , Earliest start: 2026-01-18 , Latest end: 2026-05-31
Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts von Max-Ole
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
PEGASUS – Retrospective Analysis of Trunk Muscle Strength in Athletes
The aim of this project is to investigate retrospective isometric trunk strength data collected with the PEGASUS 3D dynamometer at the Schulthess Clinic, Zurich. The project offers practical experience in applied sports biomechanics using a large athlete trunk-strength dataset among elite and sub-elite performance-levels and different kinds of sports.
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sports science, biomechanics, trunk strength, retrospective analysis, athlete profiling
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Published since: 2025-12-19 , Earliest start: 2026-09-15 , Latest end: 2027-03-31
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Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts Wolf Peter
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Trunk Strength Assessment Methods
This project aims to develop a concise, decision-oriented guideline for selecting trunk strength assessment methods for clinical and sports-science settings, based on a structured narrative evidence synthesis.
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trunk strength, assessment methods, dynamometry, field tests, reliability, validity, feasibility, clinical measurement, sports performance, decision guideline
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Published since: 2025-12-19 , Earliest start: 2026-09-15 , Latest end: 2027-03-31
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Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts Wolf Peter
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Development of an exosuit for children and adults with upper-limb impairments
In the frame of the newly funded 12-24 months project with Cerebral Stiftung, we are aiming to develop a new version of the MyoShirt upper-limb exosuit aiming to assist children and adults in different daily-life activities. The target group shall not be determined by the kind of lesion or disease, but by the typical symptoms that the person shows. The device should be lightweight or carried by the wheelchair, easy to don and doff, bring a clear functional benefit and accepted to be used by the persons with impairments. Development and testing of the exosuit will be done with our partners at the Kinderspital Zürich in Affoltern am Albis.
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rehabilitation, therapy, exosuits, tendon, assistive robotics, wearable robotics
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Published since: 2025-12-15 , Earliest start: 2026-02-15 , Latest end: 2026-08-31
Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts Esser Adrian
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Internships (Industrial or Research) on Body Modelling and Sensing Technology for Health Care in SCI
This hands-on work (internship or semester project) within a clinical setting will bring you close to intelligent health management while exploring multiple data systems. You will experience multimodal data of robotics rehabilitation, general clinical practice, and detailed clinical studies applied in classification and dimensionality reduction.
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Machine learning, time-series, HR, ECG, BP, wearables, nearables, Medical and health science, healthcare, Android studio, App development
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Semester Project , Internship , Lab Practice , Bachelor Thesis , Master Thesis , Other specific labels , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2025-12-11 , Earliest start: 2026-03-01 , Latest end: 2026-12-31
Applications limited to ETH Zurich , EPFL - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne , Empa , Eawag , Zurich University of the Arts , Zurich University of Applied Sciences , Wyss Translational Center Zurich , University of Zurich , University of St. Gallen , University of Lucerne , University of Lausanne , University of Geneva , University of Fribourg , University of Berne , University of Basel , Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts , Institute for Research in Biomedicine , IBM Research Zurich Lab , Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics , CSEM - Centre Suisse d'Electronique et Microtechnique , Corporates Switzerland , CERN , Hochschulmedizin Zürich , Université de Neuchâtel , Università della Svizzera italiana , Swiss National Science Foundation , University of Konstanz , University of Hamburg , University of Erlangen-Nuremberg , University of Cologne , Universität zu Lübeck , Universität Ulm , Universität der Bundeswehr München , TU Dresden , TU Darmstadt , TU Berlin , Technische Universität Hamburg , Max Planck Society , Otto Von Guericke Universitat, Magdeburg , RWTH Aachen University , Ludwig Maximilians Universiy Munich , Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin , European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) , Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen , Max Delbruck Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC) , Technische Universität München , Imperial College London , National Institute for Medical Research , Royal College of Art , UCL - University College London , University of Aberdeen , University of Cambridge , University of Manchester , University of Nottingham , University of Oxford , University of Leeds , Delft University of Technology , Maastricht Science Programme , Radboud University Nijmegen , Utrecht University
Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts Paez Diego, Dr. , Paez Diego, Dr. , Paez Diego, Dr.
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Information, Computing and Communication Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Markerless Preop-Registration with Stereovision
Deep Learning Point Cloud Registration for Intraoperative RGB-D Camera Data to Preoperative CT Scans for Computer Assisted Surgery.
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Point Cloud Registration, Markerless, Computer Assisted Surgery, RGB-D Deep Learning
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Published since: 2025-12-04 , Latest end: 2026-12-31
Applications limited to ETH Zurich , University of Basel , EPFL - Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne , University of Zurich
Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts Sommerhalder Michael
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
OCT-Based Adaptive Orientation Control
This project focuses on estimating the local surface normal 𝑛 and the end-effector-to tissue distance d. 𝑛 and d provide the feedback required for a task-space controller. This aims to ensure precise, and repeatable laser ablation, even on curved or dynamically varying tissue surfaces.
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OCT, Control, Adaptive Orientation, Surgery
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Published since: 2025-12-04 , Latest end: 2026-12-31
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Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts Sommerhalder Michael
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
Constraint-Compliant Control for Laser Ablation
Develop a control framework that enforces both mechanical constraints from the passive linkage and task-space constraints for safe and precise laser ablation of tissue.
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Remote Center of Motion, Hierarchical Control, Passive Coupling, Virtual Fixture, No-fly Zone
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Published since: 2025-12-04 , Latest end: 2026-12-31
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Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts Sommerhalder Michael
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
Trinocular Endoscope Stereomatching Department
Compare and evaluate various stereomatching methods. The main challenges are lighting, texture and the ability to work in real time.
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Depth Estimation, Stereo Endoscope, Semi-Global Block-Matching, Reconstruction Accuracy
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Published since: 2025-12-04 , Latest end: 2026-12-31
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Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts Sommerhalder Michael
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
3D Pose Estimation to Understand Orthosis Effects in Cerebral Palsy
This Master’s thesis at ETH Zürich develops a 3D pose estimation pipeline to evaluate the effects of orthotic devices on gait patterns in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Using a CP-specific dataset, the project benchmarks multiple 2D and 3D pose estimation models, fine-tunes the best-performing model, and applies time-series analysis to assess joint-level kinematic differences across healthy, CP without orthosis, and CP with orthosis conditions. The goal is to support clinical assessment through non-invasive motion analysis.
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3D Pose Estimation, Cerebral Palsy, Gait Analysis, Orthosis, Deep Learning
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Published since: 2025-11-26 , Earliest start: 2026-02-16 , Latest end: 2026-10-31
Organization Spinal Cord Injury & Artificial Intelligence Lab
Hosts Paez Diego, Dr. , Paez Diego, Dr.
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
XR4TeleRehab, Extended Reality for upper limb therapy at home: Development/Validation of object detection and hand tracking for motor impaired subjects.
This Master’s thesis explores how immersive extended reality (XR) can improve engagement and adherence to home-based upper-limb rehabilitation for stroke survivors. Building on existing work, the project focuses on evaluating the Meta Quest 3’s hand-tracking capabilities for the affected arm, particularly during interactions with common household objects. Two main objectives guide the work: (1) developing an open-source Unity package for object detection in XR rehabilitation applications, and (2) conducting a preliminary assessment of hand-tracking validity during task-oriented, uni-, bimanual movements and Interaction with real objects. By setting the ground work for the clinical hand tracking validation, this thesis aims to contribute to accessible XR tools that better support stroke rehabilitation outside clinical settings.
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Marker-less Hand Tracking, Real-time Object Detection, Upper Limb Impairment, Deep Learning.
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Published since: 2025-11-19 , Earliest start: 2026-02-01 , Latest end: 2026-09-15
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Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts Mokni Marwen
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Information, Computing and Communication Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Smart Breathing for Stress Reduction – A Closed-Loop Mobile Application
This master thesis aims to develop a smartphone-based system for stress monitoring and reduction. The App, implemented in React Native (JavaScript) or another suitable framework, will use stress-related physiological parameters to deliver audio feedback that guides controlled breathing in real time.
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stress monitoring, breathing rate, App programming, mobile health, biofeedback
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Published since: 2025-10-02 , Earliest start: 2025-11-03 , Latest end: 2026-06-01
Organization Sensory-Motor Systems Lab
Hosts Padilla Neira Sara
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Your own project ideas?
It is always possible to find a project for motivated students with own ideas in the fields of assistive healthcare technologies , augmented feedback in motor learning, and sports engineering. Please send an email to the indicated contact person of our current research pillars that most closely matches your idea.