Student Projects
Evaluating Cybersickness in VR: Comparing Low-Cost Motion Platforms with No Haptic Feedback
Cybersickness limits user comfort and adoption of virtual reality. This study compares VR experiences with and without a low-cost motion platform to evaluate its effectiveness in reducing cybersickness. Through a comparative user study, the work assesses whether affordable motion feedback can improve user comfort and overall VR experience.
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Virtual Reality, Cybersickness, Motion Platforms
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Semester Project , Bachelor Thesis , Master Thesis
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Published since: 2026-04-08 , Earliest start: 2026-01-01 , Latest end: 2026-08-31
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Organization Innovation Center Virtual Reality
Hosts Lutfallah Mathieu, Dr.
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
A Modular Plug-and-Play Library for Evaluating and Mitigating Cybersickness in Virtual Reality
Cybersickness significantly affects user comfort and limits the adoption of virtual reality. This project presents a modular, plug-and-play VR library that integrates multiple methods for evaluating and mitigating cybersickness within a unified framework. Designed for easy integration into VR applications, the library enables systematic measurement and application of mitigation techniques, supporting both research and practical VR development.
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Virtual Reality, Cybersickness
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Semester Project , Bachelor Thesis , Master Thesis
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Published since: 2026-04-08 , Earliest start: 2026-01-01 , Latest end: 2026-08-31
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Organization Innovation Center Virtual Reality
Hosts Lutfallah Mathieu, Dr.
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
Remanufacturing of Grinding Wheels
This thesis investigates whether remanufactured grinding wheels can match the mechanical and grinding performance of new wheels, using experiments and an adapted simulation tool to evaluate their suitability for selected applications
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Simulation, Machining, Grinding
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Semester Project , Bachelor Thesis , Master Thesis , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2026-04-01 , Earliest start: 2026-04-19 , Latest end: 2027-01-31
Organization Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing
Hosts Ilten Mert
Topics Engineering and Technology
Simulation of Grinding: Thermal effects
Thought for a second This project focuses on developing and validating a simplified heat model within iBRUS simulation software to better understand heat generation, grinding burn, and the thermal effects on grain wear during grinding
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Simulation, Thermal modeling, Machining, Grinding
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Semester Project , Bachelor Thesis , Master Thesis , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2026-04-01 , Earliest start: 2026-04-19 , Latest end: 2027-01-31
Organization Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing
Hosts Ilten Mert
Topics Engineering and Technology
Simulation of Grinding: Wheel loading
This project aims to model and validate the development of grinding wheel loading by linking intergranular space, process conditions, and workpiece material properties to its self-reinforcing evolution
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Simulation, Modeling, Machining, Grinding
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Semester Project , Bachelor Thesis , Master Thesis , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2026-04-01 , Earliest start: 2026-04-19 , Latest end: 2027-01-31
Organization Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing
Hosts Ilten Mert
Topics Engineering and Technology
Simulation of Grinding: Wear process chain
This project aims to improve grinding simulation by modelling, parameterizing, and validating the interaction of different wear mechanisms in iBRUS to better predict self-sharpening and abrasive loss
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Simulation, Modeling, Machining, Grinding
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Master Thesis , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2026-04-01 , Earliest start: 2026-04-19 , Latest end: 2027-01-31
Organization Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing
Hosts Ilten Mert
Topics Engineering and Technology
Simulation of Grinding: Ductile-Brittle Transition
The project aims to develop a simplified simulation model of single-grain material removal that captures the transition between ductile and brittle removal in order to improve surface quality prediction while keeping computational effort manageable
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Simulation, Modeling, Machining, Grinding
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Semester Project , Bachelor Thesis , Master Thesis , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2026-04-01 , Earliest start: 2026-04-19 , Latest end: 2027-01-31
Organization Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing
Hosts Ilten Mert
Topics Engineering and Technology
Development of a Semi-Empirical Simulation Framework for Ultrashort-Pulse Laser Drilling
Ultrashort-pulse laser micromachining enables precise processing of advanced materials, but reliable prediction of process outcomes across varying parameters and scan strategies remains challenging. High-fidelity physical simulations are computationally too expensive for practical process development, while purely empirical approaches often lack generalization and require extensive recalibration [1].
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Simulation, modeling, system identification, parameter estimation, lasers
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Master Thesis , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2026-02-23 , Earliest start: 2026-03-23 , Latest end: 2027-01-31
Organization Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing
Hosts Maier Markus
Topics Engineering and Technology
Teaching Assistant – Virtual Reality 1
We are looking for motivated students to support the VR1 lecture during the upcoming semester. Two Teaching Assistant roles are available, each with distinct responsibilities.
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Teaching Assistant, Exam Supervision, Grading, Project Supervision
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Published since: 2026-01-22 , Earliest start: 2026-03-01 , Latest end: 2026-06-30
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Organization Innovation Center Virtual Reality
Hosts Lutfallah Mathieu, Dr.
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
Prompt Engineering for an Immersive VR Language Tutor: Evaluating LLM-Based Virtual Teachers
This project investigates how prompt engineering influences the teaching quality of LLM-based virtual teachers in immersive VR language-learning environments. Different prompting strategies, language levels, and LLMs are evaluated using qualitative and quantitative metrics to improve consistency, feedback, and instructional effectiveness.
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Virtual Reality, Large Langage Models, Prompt Engineering
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Semester Project , Bachelor Thesis , Master Thesis
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Published since: 2026-01-09 , Earliest start: 2026-01-01 , Latest end: 2026-09-30
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Organization Innovation Center Virtual Reality
Hosts Lutfallah Mathieu, Dr.
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences