Co-op: Robotic Test System Developer

Robotic test system developer:

• This student will work under our lead test engineer to expand our testing capabilities.


• They will assess and improve our existing test functions and develop new test functions for existing robotic test systems.
• These systems involve motors, force sensors, encoders and -of course- electro adhesives.  This student may also help bring new test systems online.
• Each new custom clutch design brings with it new performance requirements.
• And for each new requirement, ESTAT needs a method – usually a robotic test system – to verify that requirement is satisfied.

A few examples of systems designed by previous co-op students include:

• (1) automated rotary test stands, capable of a range of speeds and torques, which evaluate performance characteristics like slipping torque, holding torque, and response times; (2) a high-speed stand, capable of rotating at spee...