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The Sensing, Interaction & Perception Lab is looking for a PhD student in technical Human-Computer Interaction will a focus on touch detection based on capacitive sensing (on smartphones and tablets) and interaction techniques based on multitouch input. In the project, we will process the raw capacitive images provided by mobile devices to infer rich input parameters of touch and grasp input.
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This PhD position lies at the intersection of technical Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and novel sensing technologies, focusing on touch input and grasp interaction using capacitive sensing. The aim is to push the boundaries of how mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, can leverage their raw capacitive images to extract rich interaction parameters, such as finger orientation, contact shape, and grip patterns.
By processing these raw signals, this project will enable new ways of understanding and utilizing touch and grasp input for innovative interaction techniques, enhancing the user experience for mobile and multitouch interfaces.
The research will build on our previous work in this space and aim to advance the current state of the art in input detection, touch modeling, and rich natural input sensing based on capacitive sensing.
Through this project, you will address fundamental challenges such as:
As part of this position, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to advance the state of the art in HCI and capacitive sensing.
We are seeking a motivated and talented candidate with the following qualifications:
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Suitable backgrounds:
Your background should be in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Electrical Engineering, or Robotics. You should have
ETH requirements:
This position provides a unique opportunity to engage in high-impact research in a dynamic and supportive lab environment. If you are passionate about pushing the boundaries of Human-Computer Interaction, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of mobile device interaction.
We offer an exciting environment to study and work in.
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ETH has several internationally recognized research groups dedicated to human-computer interaction, prototyping, electrical engineering, robotics, signal processing, and machine learning. We collaborate with several of them as well as institutions and companies in Switzerland and abroad.
Application documents to be submitted:
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Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis. This listing will be deactivated when the position has been filled.
In the case of further questions, please email siplab-recruiting@inf.ethz.ch.
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