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Location: Barcelona, Spain (Expected start in 2027)
Academic partner: Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial (IRI, CSIC-UPC)
Duration: 4 years (Industrial PhD - subject to funding approval through the Spanish Industrial Doctorates programme)
About Us: ABLE Human Motion develops next-generation robotic exoskeletons to improve gait rehabilitation for people with neurological impairments. The ABLE Exoskeleton is a CE-marked medical device already deployed in rehabilitation hospitals across Europe, providing a unique opportunity to develop and validate cutting-edge robotics algorithms on a real clinical product.
We are seeking an outstanding PhD candidate to develop the next generation of intelligent control algorithms for lower-limb robotic exoskeletons using Reinforcement Learning.
The project will be carried out jointly between ABLE Human Motion and the Institut de Robòtica i Informàtica Industrial (IRI CSIC-UPC), one of Europe's leading robotics research institutes.
The objective is to develop adaptive locomotion and navigation algorithms capable of operating safely in both structured clinical environments and unstructured real-world settings.
Research topics include:
The developed algorithms will be validated both in simulation and on commercial robotic exoskeletons with real users.
We are looking for highly motivated candidates with:
Unlike many academic projects that stop at simulation, your research will be integrated into a real medical device used daily by patients in rehabilitation hospitals.
You will work at the intersection of reinforcement learning, wearable robotics, biomechanics and medical technology, contributing to the next generation of intelligent assistive robots with real clinical impact.
How to Apply? Send an email to hello@ablehumanmotion.com attaching your CV with the subject "PhD Reinforcement Learning".
ABLE Human Motion is a medical device company specializing in the design, manufacture, and commercialization of robotic exoskeletons. These devices are intended to enhance mobility, health, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities, particularly those with spinal cord injuries. The company operates within the medical robotics industry, focusing on innovative solutions for rehabilitation and mobility assistance.
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