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Bachelor/Studies on Mechatronics/Semester and Master Projects
You can find a list of student projects available at the Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory here. Please also have a look at our ongoing research projects, and feel free to contact the responsible person to identify further student projects related to your interests and expertise.
Internships/Assistanships
If you identify an ongoing research project to which you would like to contribute in the context of an internship, please contact the responsible person. Note that ideally internships will last at least 4 months.
Efficient data processing and reporting in stroke neuro-rehabilitation
Project goal is to optimise existing and develop new algorithms into an efficient system for signal pre-processing, data storage, analysis and visualization in motor-neurorehabilitation. This data is generated by stroke patients wearing motion sensors during their therapy sessions. Key endpoint of the project is to display real-time and longitudinal therapy results, which can aid therapists and patients. The results of the project will help develop a more efficient therapy and is a key part of a larger project that seeks to develop an intelligent and closed-loop neural stimulation system for stroke rehabilitation.
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health biomarkers, data science, computer science, data visualization, data processing, real-time, internet of medical things, IoMT, healthcare internet of things, healthcare IoT
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Published since: 2025-07-22 , Earliest start: 2023-05-09
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Donegan Dane , Viskaitis Paulius
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Information, Computing and Communication Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Development and Testing of Electrical Systems for a SmartVNS Docking Station with Focus on Wireless Data Management
We are looking for an enthusiastic electrical/firmware engineer to design and implement the electrical and firmware aspects of a docking station for the SmartVNS device. The station will charge the device components (pulse generator and wrist motion tracker) and pull data from the pulse generator and motion tracker, uploading it to an online server via Wi-Fi. This project will also involve testing the reliability of data transfer and power systems under real-world conditions, providing valuable insights into the practical application of this technology.
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Electrical, embedded, electronic, engineering, biomedical
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Published since: 2025-07-17 , Earliest start: 2024-08-18 , Latest end: 2025-10-01
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Viskaitis Paulius
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Gait Capacity and Performance Assessment in Stroke
Our primary objective is to validate population specific IMU algorithms to measure gait performance at home and further investigate the relationship between gait capacity and gait performance in patients after discharge from a rehabilitation clinic.
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Gait, rehabilitation, IMU, data analysis
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Internship , Lab Practice , Master Thesis
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Published since: 2025-07-14 , Earliest start: 2025-08-01 , Latest end: 2026-08-01
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Berthet Mathieu
Topics Engineering and Technology
Marker displacement error correction for joint kinematics
Accurate estimation of joint kinematics is essential in longitudinal gait studies. However errors in marker placement used to track joint movement can confound clinical interpretation and obscure true physiological change. This project aims to develop and validate a correction pipeline that mitigates the kinematic errors introduced by marker displacement.
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Kinematics, data analysis, rehabilitation, clinical study
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Published since: 2025-07-14 , Earliest start: 2025-09-01 , Latest end: 2026-04-01
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Berthet Mathieu
Topics Engineering and Technology
Further development of a (gamified) finger training software for a clinical setting
Interessted in designing your own game for patients to train their finger function? Apply to this project:) Finger individuation (the ability to only move one finger independent of the others) is essential for hand function but often impaired after stroke or brain injury. A validated device exists for clinical assessment, including a basic gamified task but for training, more is needed. This project aims to expand finger rehabilitation by developing a training software with engaging exercise games. Based on clinical requirements, you will design, code, and implement motivating training games and excercises into a simple user interface to support finger rehabilitation in clinical settings.
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Game design, user-centered design, rehabilitation excercise, finger traning
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Published since: 2025-07-04 , Earliest start: 2025-08-04 , Latest end: 2025-12-19
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Knill Anna
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences , Engineering and Technology
CI/CD Automation and Testing for Embedded Systems
Design and implement a robust CI/CD pipeline for our embedded software development.
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firmware, embedded, github, cicd, workflow
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Published since: 2025-06-23
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Viskaitis Paulius
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
Flash Storage and USB Communication for Embedded Systems
This project targets performance and feature enhancements to a firmware module that manages data transfers from flash memory to a host PC over USB (CDC/ACM). The goal is to improve system reliability, throughput, and communication efficiency for data logging or diagnostic use cases.
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embedded, c programming, firmware, flash memory, usb
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Published since: 2025-06-23
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Viskaitis Paulius
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Doxygen Documentation Pipeline for Embedded Firmware
You will help improve the usability and maintainability of Skaaltec’s embedded firmware codebase by integrating automated documentation generation using Doxygen.
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Published since: 2025-06-23
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Viskaitis Paulius
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
Development of Regulatory Documentation for a Novel Neurorehabilitation Device: Preparation for FDA and Swissmedic Compliance
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, affecting millions annually and necessitating innovative approaches to rehabilitation. The Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory (RELab) at ETH Zurich is developing a novel closed-loop neurorehabilitation device that integrates real-time motion tracking with non-invasive brain stimulation to enhance neural plasticity and promote motor recovery in stroke patients. To advance this technology toward clinical trials, comprehensive regulatory documentation is essential to meet the stringent requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Swissmedic. This project focuses on preparing an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application for the FDA and supporting documentation for Swissmedic compliance, including technical descriptions, risk analyses, and clinical study protocols. The student will conduct literature reviews, draft regulatory documents, and support risk management in accordance with ISO 14971, contributing to the device’s regulatory pathway. This work offers a unique opportunity to gain expertise in medical device regulation, bridging biomedical engineering and neuroscience, and advancing a transformative solution for stroke rehabilitation.
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regulatory affairs, medical device, non-invasive brain stimulation, FDA, Swissmedic, investigational device exemption, IDE, stroke rehabilitation, compliance
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Published since: 2025-05-19 , Earliest start: 2025-05-25 , Latest end: 2025-08-01
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Donegan Dane , Viskaitis Paulius
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Strategic Financial Modelling and Business Plan Development for a Breakthrough Neurorehabilitation Device
With over 14 million stroke cases annually, the global neurorehabilitation market presents a multi-billion-dollar opportunity for innovative solutions addressing motor recovery. The Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory (RELab) at ETH Zurich is developing a revolutionary closed-loop neurorehabilitation device that leverages motion tracking and non-invasive brain stimulation to transform stroke rehabilitation. This project aims to develop a sophisticated financial model and a strategic business plan to propel the device to market leadership. The student will conduct market analysis, build financial projections, and craft a compelling business strategy, focusing on pricing, reimbursement, and investor engagement. By delivering investor-ready materials and a scalable commercialization plan, this work will position the device for rapid market entry and long-term success, offering the student a unique opportunity to blend business strategy, entrepreneurship, and healthcare innovation.
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financial modelling, business strategy, medical device, neurorehabilitation, startup, stroke rehabilitation, entrepreneurship, market entry, investment
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Published since: 2025-05-19 , Earliest start: 2025-05-25 , Latest end: 2025-09-01
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Viskaitis Paulius
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology , Economics , Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
Zivildienst leisten im RELab
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Als Teil der täglichen Arbeit für Forschung und Lehre an der ETH Zürich bemüht sich das RELab weiter, die jüngeren Generationen und zukünftigen Studenten oder Wissenschaftler bereits für das Thema Rehabilitationstechnik zu begeistern. Zusammen mit dem RELab-Spinoff Auxivo, bieten wir beispielsweise Erfahrungstage resp. mini-Praktika für Gymnasiumschüler an, in welchem sie sich an den Exoskeleton Ausbildungskits «Edu-Exo» erproben dürfen.
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