Thesis in Humanoid Robots, AI – Different Focus Topics

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

. Support the Human-AI Interaction team on practice-oriented projects with industry or research partners .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeKarlsruhe • GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and testing humanoid robots in human-centered environments, with a strong foundation in Python, C++, and ROS2. Capable of conducting research and implementing prototypes while evaluating performance metrics such as accuracy and scalability.

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Python ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingROS2 FamiliaritySimulation And Reinforcement LearningHuman-AI Interaction

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Hard Skills

PythonC++ROS2SimulationReinforcement LearningImitation LearningTeleoperationPrototypingEvaluation MetricsArchitectural Design

Soft Skills

Scientific CuriosityEnjoyment Of Professional DiscussionsLearning Agility

Tools & Technologies

PyTorchIsaac Sim

Industry Keywords

Human-AI InteractionMulti-Agent SystemsTeleoperated MonitoringSim-To-Real TransferLocalization Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorchC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Human-AI Interaction team on practice-oriented projects with industry or research partners
Develop complex experimental setups and demonstrators for testing humanoid robots in human-centered environments
Choose and work on one of five thesis focus topics: multi-agent orchestration, sim-to-real transfer, imitation learning, teleoperated monitoring, or a human-AI interaction harness for care
Research and design architectures, localization strategies, simulation environments, learning models, teleoperation pipelines, visualization methods, runtime environments, integrations, and safety mechanisms depending on the selected topic
Implement prototypes and test them with humanoid robots
Evaluate accuracy, robustness, scalability, generalization, reaction time, situational awareness, or safe action execution depending on the topic
Document research methods, transfer processes, and results
Discuss the thesis topic and direction with the team during the interview

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enrolled at a university or university of applied sciences
Studying computer science, robotics, mechanical engineering, software engineering, or a comparable field
Basic knowledge of Python, ideally with PyTorch, and/or C++
Familiarity with ROS2
Depending on the focus topic, experience with simulation and reinforcement learning, e.g., Isaac Sim; C++ for teleoperation; interest in AI agents and multi-agent systems; or interest in learning-based methods such as imitation learning
Enjoy programming and learning new things
Scientific curiosity and enjoyment of professional discussions and exchange
Good German and English skills
Available to support the team for six months, starting immediately

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
Flexible working: Remote work is possible by individual arrangement with your supervisor
Practice-oriented projects with industry partners and application of research results in humanoid robotics
Individual supervision and professional guidance
Open, communicative exchange within the team
Exciting tasks and room for ideas
High degree of personal responsibility
Opportunity to actively contribute your own ideas
Excellent public transport connections
Diversity and inclusion support
Solutions adapted to applicants with disabilities