Internship – Teleoperation Setup for Mobile Service Robot

Applications for disciplines such as: automation engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, cybernetics, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics, software engineering, technical informatics or similar.

In the Household and Assistance Robotics working group, we are advancing the field of mobile service robotics. Exemplary applications include the disinfection of surfaces (https://youtu.be/9oL-HBVpTVI), pick-up and delivery services in nursing homes (https://youtu.be/WfmWdl5idvY), or machine tending and maintenance in factory plants (https://www.maschinenmarkt.vogel.de/ein-mobiler-manipulator-haelt-maschinen-selbststaendig-fit-a-420df5e730c3bf5d6d75170c4aa50a86/).
To feed our AI-based perception algorithms and planners for actuator movement in manipulation, we want to use human teleoperated demonstrations. The primary responsibility of your role is to set up and test the teleoperation system for our mobile service robot.

What you will do

• Assembling and connecting the control setup to the real robot based on the guidelines from the GELLO publication (https://wuphilipp.github.io/gello_site/)
• Conducting thorough testing of the teleoperation system with our robot
• Developing and integrating a mobile base movement controller, building upon our concepts
• Integrating AR/VR technologies into the setup
• Collaborating closely with our team to refine and enhance the robot’s functionalities

What you bring to the table

• A background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
• Strong proficiency in software development (experience with ROS is a plus)
• Basic skills in electronics and hardware assembly is a plus
• Enthusiasm for mobile robotics and innovative technology
• An independent work style, with fluency in English or German

To be considered when applying:

• The position is about a mandatory internship as part of your studies and a minimum time period of 2 month. Please indicate in the cover letter if this is a mandatory internship, its duration and possible start date. Also, the attach a document stating that a mandatory internship is part of your studies (like in examination regulations or internship confirmation).
• In case you are a citizen from outside EU, please attach your “Aufenthaltstitel mit Zusatzblatt“.
• Please attach one aggregated PDF under “additional documents” that includes all requested info and documents (grade sheets, internship statement, Aufenthaltstitel if needed, cover letter).

We can only consider applications containing all requested documents. Thanks for taking care.

What you can expect

• Hands-on experience with real-world robotics applications
• Excellent and well-equipped labs, access to some of the most advanced and versatile service robot platforms
• A motivated and collaborative team environment
• Possibility of co-authoring publications as part of our research team

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. 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 federal government guidelines for intern salaries.

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

[email protected]

Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA 

www.ipa.fraunhofer.de  

Requisition Number: 71800                Application Deadline: