Embryo EPFL AI Team
Description
Founded in February 2023 with the goal of bridging the AI knowledge gap at EPFL, the EPFL AI Team serves as a hub for students to delve into the realm of AI through interdisciplinary projects, workshops, events, and competitions.
Our interdisciplinary applied robotics projects provide a unique platform for students from diverse backgrounds to collaborate and apply their collective expertise, resulting in the creation of real-world AI solutions.
Currently, we are actively involved in the development of our inaugural prototype: a robotic dog. This robot is designed and built by Bachelor and MasterS students.
Mechanical & Structural Engineering
Objective: To design and fabricate the physical components of the robot, ensuring smooth motion and a robust build.
• Body frame
• Legs and joints
• Locomotion mechanisms
Electronics
Objective: To establish a seamless electronic system to optimize the robot's functionality and coordination.
• Circuit board design and integration
• Sensory systems
• Actuators
• Power management
Software & AI
Objective: To equip the robot with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence, enabling it to interact effectively with its surroundings.
• Walking motion simulation
• Decision-making algorithms
• Computer vision systems
• Natural language processing
Our ultimate goal is to gain a deep understanding of how to seamlessly integrate hardware, electronics, and AI on a large scale for the development of complex, intelligent systems.
End-of-project objective
Our mission is to successfully manufacture, construct, and deploy an autonomous robot dog while continually refining the design over some iterations. This serves as a pathfinder for the broader horizon of humanoid robotics and swarm projects.
Number of students
There are usually 30-40 students doing this project.
Website
https://www.epflaiteam.chProject coordinator
Alexandre Carlhammar
- Unit
- Section of Mechanical Engineering - Bachelor semester 6
Responsible professor
Mathieu Salzmann
- Function
- Senior Scientist
- Unit
- SDSC - Administration
- Office
- BC 309
- Phone number
- +41 21 6938192
Member list
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