Internship/ Master Thesis on Tactile Perception for Robotics (f/m/x)

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The Role

We are seeking passionate and talented students who are eager to shape next-generation products at ZEISS. Integrated within a team of scientists and engineers, you will work on tactile sensing and perception for robotic manipulation. The project is focused on benchmarking state-of-the-art tactile sensors and demonstrating the role of tactile feedback for fine robotic manipulation.

Your Role

With us, you have the opportunity to perfectly combine your studies with practical experience while actively contributing to exciting projects. This allows you to gain valuable skills, expand your network, and grow both professionally and personally.

  • Familiarize yourself with the state-of-the-art in tactile sensing, robotics and vision-language-action foundation models

  • Implement prototype solutions using state-of-the-art techniques

  • Validate your results through measurements conducted in a laboratory setup

  • Assess the technical feasibility of your solutions

  • Thoroughly document experimental outcomes and test results for future reference and analysis

Your Profile
  • Currently enrolled in a master’s degree in a STEM field (Computer Science, Robotics Engineering, Electrical Engineering)

  • Proficiency in Python is mandatory, experience with ROS2 is a plus

  • Strong foundation in linear algebra, optimization, and methodologies in computer vision

  • Demonstrable experience in hardware prototyping and sensor integration is a plus

  • Prior experience working with real robotic platforms is required

  • A self-motivated and independent working style, coupled with a strong curiosity for tackling challenging topics that advance the state-of-the-art

Sounds exciting? Then become part of #teamZEISS and help us shape the future! Please provide your complete application documents (CV, transcript of records, etc.).

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Selina Safradin

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The Company
HQ: Oberkochen
20,567 Employees

What We Do

ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. In the previous fiscal year, the ZEISS Group generated annual revenue totaling 10 billion euros in its four segments Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology and Consumer Markets (status: 30 September 2023). With around 43,000 employees, ZEISS is active globally in almost 50 countries with around 30 production sites, 60 sales and service companies and 27 research and development facilities (status: 30 September 2023). Founded in 1846 in Jena, the company is headquartered in Oberkochen, Germany. The Carl Zeiss Foundation, one of the largest foundations in Germany committed to the promotion of science, is the sole owner of the holding company, Carl Zeiss AG. Data privacy: www.zeiss.com/data-protection Imprint: http://zeiss.com/publisher This is ZEISS's official LinkedIn account. It follows the ZEISS Netiquette: www.zeiss.com/netiquette

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