Embedded Systems Research Assistant

I am seeking a motivated Embedded Systems Research Assistant to support the development, simulation, and experimental validation of a low-cost electronic assistive subsystem for blind and visually impaired users. The project focuses on electronics-level performance, including power consumption, response latency, communication reliability, and system efficiency. The work will involve MATLAB/Simulink modelling, ESP32-based hardware setup, sensor interfacing, audio/haptic feedback systems, and bench-level experimental validation. The successful candidate will: - Develop and test MATLAB/Simulink models for an embedded assistive system. - Support the design of an ESP32-based prototype using sensors, communication modules, and feedback devices. - Model system operating modes such as idle, sensing, processing, communication, and feedback. - Measure power consumption, latency, response time, and communication reliability. - Assist with experimental validation using bench-level hardware. - Compare simulation results with real hardware measurements. - Prepare plots, tables, technical notes, and documentation for project reporting. -Support troubleshooting of embedded circuits, sensor communication, and data logging. Required Skills and Experience - Embedded systems and microcontroller-based design. - ESP32, Arduino, or similar development boards. - MATLAB and Simulink modelling. - I2C, I2S, UART, BLE, or Wi-Fi communication. - Basic electronic circuit design and testing. - Sensor interfacing, especially IMU or distance sensors. - Data collection, analysis, and performance evaluation. - Power measurement and latency testing. The Research Assistant will contribute to: - A MATLAB/Simulink model of the assistive subsystem. - Power consumption and latency measurement results. - Simulation versus experimental comparison. - Design recommendations for low-cost assistive electronics. - Supporting documentation for the final research report. This role is suitable for an engineering student, graduate, or early-career researcher with strong interest in embedded systems, electronics, assistive technology, and simulation-based design. The ideal candidate should be practical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with both software models and physical hardware.

Project ID: 40557332