Master Thesis - Development of a model predictive local planner for mobile outdoor robots

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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.
For this we are looking for you to contribute to the development of a model predictive local planner for the navigation.

What you will do

Our mobile outdoor robot CURTmini increasingly has to operate in complex environments, such as coffee plantations in Brazil and vineyards with steep slopes along the Mosel river. For this, you are to become part of the team that develops and tests navigation solutions for outdoor mobile robots. Your work includes the design and implementation of the local planner as well as testing in simulation and on real robots.

What you bring to the table

Profound knowledge of C++
Experience with ROS is preferred
Analytical mindset and experience in Model Predictive Control
Enthusiasm for mobile robotics
Fluent in English or German

What you can expect

Cutting-edge technology in the field of outdoor mobile robotics
Hands on with our robots on our own test fields
Take on responsibility and freedom to implement your own ideas
Working together with a motivated team of robotics enthusiasts
Modern working atmosphere including Cake Friday

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.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Frau Lisa Bauer
Recruiting
Tel. +49 711 970-3681

lisa.bauer@ipa.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA

www.ipa.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 67062 Application Deadline:

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