Student Research Assistant (m/f/d) - for the processing of Object Tracking Algorithms in Robotics

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

Announcement for fields of study such as: automation technology, electrical engineering, computer science, cybernetics, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mathematics, mechatronics, physics, control engineering, software design, software engineering, technical computer science, technology management, surveying technology, industrial engineering or comparable.

In the research area of Automation and Robotics, robot and automation solutions are designed for industrial applications and the service sector. A particular focus is on working with robotic hands capable of handling complex assembly processes and performing a variety of tasks in different environments. Your task will be to support us in implementing this vision with your ideas and commitment. You will work intensively on the development and integration of automation solutions with robotic hands that are capable of performing precise and versatile tasks.

What you will do

Familiarization with existing object tracking algorithms
Testing and possibly extending these algorithms
Integration of the algorithms into the existing robot software stack
Preparation of the tracked information using sensor fusion

What you bring to the table

High motivation and enthusiasm for the field of robotics
Good programming skills in Python
Experience in programming under Linux
Experience with ROS/ROS2
Knowledge of C++ is desirable

What you can expect

Work on real robots: Ideal conditions to apply your theoretical knowledge in practice
Excellent research conditions and excellent supervision
Diversified, interesting, and industry-relevant tasks
Work on current research topics in the field of robotics
Flexible working: Possibility to work both on-site at the IPA and from home; flexible working hours by arrangement

Remuneration dependent on qualifications.

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. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

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 Jennifer Leppich
Recruiting
Tel. +49 711 970-1415

jennifer.leppich@ipa.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA

www.ipa.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 76721 Application Deadline:

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