Master Thesis - Development of Omnidirectional Drive Modules for Outdoor Robots
In the Professional Service Robots - Outdoor research group we develop autonomous, mobile robots for a variety of outdoor applications, such as agriculture and forestry. The focus is on the development of an autonomous outdoor navigation solution as well as the hardware of the robots.
In ongoing projects, we are continuously developing our mobile agricultural robots - CURTmini, CURTdiff and CURTmaxi (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb3cmzf3Tg4). Rough terrain, steep slopes and muddy ground make it difficult for them to navigate autonomously along planned paths. In order to overcome or maneuver around all obstacles, robust, omnidirectional drive modules are to be developed for these robots. The proposed thesis topic will therefore deal with the prototypical development of such modules.
What you will do
This master's thesis deals with the systematic design, development and testing of electromechanical omnidirectional drive modules that are specially designed for outdoor robot applications. The first step is therefore to carry out a requirements analysis from which the necessary parameters for the scenarios under consideration can be derived. In addition to off-road mobility, important requirements include robustness and cost efficiency. For the evaluation, a concept developed in CAD is designed, set up in our workshop and tested under real conditions. You will work closely with our team of experts from the fields of robotics, software development and mechatronics and contribute to the further development of autonomous outdoor robots.
What you bring to the table
What you can expect
We also offer the possibility of direct entry for excellent graduates.
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.
If you are interested, please submit a short letter of motivation on your personal favourite topic listed above, CV, current grade transcript to kevin.bregler@ipa.fraunhofer.de
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