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Opportunities @ HuB-Robotics

 At HuB-Robotics, we are a group of mechanical engineers/roboticists with the ambition of building innovative robots to make people's life better.  Students receive comprehensive training in the various disciplines and areas related to assistive and rehabilitation robotics.  Each student also identifies an area of focus that best fits his/her interest and strengths, which could be design innovation, advanced control, or intent recognition.
      If you are enthusiastic about robots and share our ambition, HuB-Robotics is for you.  ​We offer opportunities for students on both graduate and undergraduate levels to do robotic research and develop useful skills to support their future careers in this fascinating area.  Successful student researchers at HuB-Robotics tend to have these traits:
  • Sincere interest and passion in robotics research;
  • Good work ethics, able to make progress in a timely manner;
  • Proactive attitude in problem solving.
  • Good communication skills.
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Graduate Student Positions
To be considered for a graduate student position in the HuB-Robotics, a candidate is expected to have a GPA of 3.5/4.0 or higher, and a strong background in a robotics/mechatronics-related discipline (e.g., mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, etc.).  Research experience in machine design, control engineering, electronics, or computer programming is highly recommended, and candidates with Master's degrees or related work experience will receive favorable consideration in the application review.
      For the initial contact, you are welcome to contact Dr. Shen via email.  In your email, be sure to include a list of highlights of your qualification, and explain why your interest and background make you well suited for our lab. Due to the large number of email inquiries, I may not be able to respond to every inquiry, but I am more likely to respond to the prospective students who have taken time to understand our research and explain why he/she can contribute to the research.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities
​Undergraduate students can participate in the research and education activities in the HUB-Robotics Lab in three ways:
  • Work on an undergraduate research project.
  • Assist a graduate student in a more advanced research project.
  • Contribute to the K-12 outreach efforts.
If you are a freshman or a sophomore, the best way to join our lab is through a university REU program such as the Emerging Scholars Program or the Randall Research Scholars Program (RRSP).  If you are a junior or senior, feel free to contact Dr. Shen via email. Before sending the email, be sure to explore our website and figure out what you are interested in doing (design, electronics, programming, or education outreach). In your email, provide a brief introduction of your background, why you are interested in our lab, and what you would like to do. The best time to initiate the contact is within two weeks before and after the start of each semester or summer, when more openings are available.  Due to the limitation of space and resources, HUB-Robotics can host no more than three undergraduate students each semester.
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