Thesis in Manipulator Kinematics Evaluation (all genders welcome)

Rosenxt Creation Center GmbH; Wietmarschen; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Rosenxt Creation Center GmbH in Wietmarschen-Lohne, Germany, invites motivated students to join the Technology and Research – Scientist department for a thesis on Manipulator Kinematics Evaluation (m/f/d). You will develop metrics and tools to objectively compare robot kinematics and contribute to state-of-the-art robotics research.

The position targets bachelor’s or master’s students in mechanical engineering or robotics, with interest in kinematics, modelling and programming (ROS, Gazebo,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, robotics or comparable field.
• Interest in robotics, kinematics, mathematical modelling and technical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Research and define suitable metrics for the comparative evaluation of robot kinematics.
• Analyze workspaces, manipulability indices and singularities of different robotic arms.
• Investigate established robot kinematics, such as UR5 and Franka Research, as well as custom kinematic structures.
• Build a database of existing robot structures and their associated metrics.
• Develop a tool for automated analysis and comparison of different robot kinematics.

Skills

Robotics

Kinematics

Mathematical modelling

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or Robotics

Tools

ROS

Gazebo

Python

C++

Job description

Are you a forward-thinking person who is passionate about innovation and eager to create lasting value? Rosenxt is your gateway to a world of opportunities and offers students exciting prospects like you! For our Technology and Research – Scientist department in Wietmarschen-Lohne, Germany, we are looking for a committed student to complete aThesis: Manipulator Kinematics Evaluation (m/f/d)We are looking for creative and team-oriented individuals who want to help shape the future-oriented topics of tomorrow today.The kinematics of robotic arms are a fundamental consideration in the design of modern industrial and collaborative robots. However, there are currently only limited standardized and quantitative ways to compare different kinematic structures objectively. The aim of this thesis is therefore to develop a concept and/or tool that enables the automated and objective evaluation of different robot kinematics.Your tasksResearch and define suitable metrics for the comparative evaluation of robot kinematicsAnalyze workspaces, manipulability indices and singularities of different robotic armsInvestigate established robot kinematics, such as UR5 and Franka Research, as well as custom kinematic structuresBuild a database of existing robot structures and their associated metricsDevelop a tool for automated analysis and comparison of different robot kinematicsOptional: Develop additional evaluation metrics and an approach for selecting the most suitable kinematics for a specific taskWhat you can bringYou are currently in a bachelor’s or master’s degree programme in mechanical engineering, robotics or a comparable fieldYou have an interest in robotics, kinematics, mathematical modelling and technical analysisIdeally, you have initial knowledge of robotics frameworks (e.g. ROS), simulation environments (e.g. Gazebo) and programming languages (e.g. Python and/or C++)You work in a structured, independent and analytical mannerYou are creative, a team player, quick to grasp new concepts and have strong communication skillsLook forward toWe’ll take the time to take you along on our projects and to embed your thesis into our projectsYou will be supervised and supported by experienced employeesMotivated team: Become part of a motivated and highly qualified teamPersonal and professional development: shape your professional development in a supportive environmentShared challenges: Look forward to mastering the challenges of the future together with usWe‘re looking forward to receiving your complete application, consisting ofCover letter, please write which area and which activities you are interested in, your academic background and your ideas about your work with usPlease tell us in your cover letter your desired start date, the duration of your thesis and whether you would like to do a (mandatory) internship before your thesisRelevant certificatesWe are looking forward to receiving your application!