Tohoku University's Transformative AI & Robotics International Research Center is based at the School of Engineering. The center is currently conducting a joint research project with the University of Hong Kong that focuses on automating garment handling, seeking to realize a smart robotic system that does not require preprogramming or customization.
In lieu of this, the center is seeking to appoint two professors: one specially appointed assistant professor and one specially appointed associate professor. Potential candidates should have research experiences and interest in the following research topics:
- Sensing and modeling of three-dimensional environments.
- Developing general-purpose robot hands, mechanisms for grasping flexible objects, and motion planning strategies for robots.
- Flexible object handling using a dual robot arm system and visual servoing.
- Developing simulation systems, including but not limited to flexible materials and system integration for industrial applications.
For further details, including how to apply, see here.
| Position: | One specially appointed assistant professor and one specially appointed associate professor |
| Location: | Transformative AI & Robotics International Research Center, School of Engineering, Aobayama Campus, Aoba-yama 6-6-01, Sendai 980-8579, Japan |
| Qualifications: |
- A doctoral degree by the time of appointment - Skills and experience related to the research above - The ability to communicate in a Japanese or English working environment |
| Number of positions: | 2 |
| Position type: | Fixed term faculty |
| Starting date: | January 1, 2024 (negotiable) |
| Application deadline: | Until the position is filled |
Contact:
Professor Yasuhisa Hirata,
Department of Robotics, Graduate School of Engineering
Email: application
srd.mech.tohoku.ac.jp