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# Master's Thesis - Localization of Mobile Tracked Robots in Open Areas Using Remote Visual Features

- **Company:** Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
- **Location:** Stuttgart, Germany
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3D Scanning, Algorithm Design, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Systems Architecture, Robot Operating System, Low Latency, Lidar
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.fraunhofer.de/talentcommunity/apply/1428565433/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Currently enrolled at a German college or university
 * Proficiency in C++/Python
 * Experience with ROS, image processing, point cloud processing, or machine learning is an advantage
 * Analytical mindset and experience in algorithm development
 * Enthusiasm for mobile robotics
 * Excellent German or English language skills

## Description

* Review of the state of the art regarding localization in feature-poor outdoor environments (specifically Visual SLAM) and place recognition methods, e.g., using foundation models and vision-language models
 * Selection and evaluation of suitable algorithms based on robustness, latency, and deployability on the robot
 * Design of a system architecture that integrates the bridging concept into the localization stack, including the detection of LiDAR degeneration and mode transitions
 * Design and prototypical implementation of a mechanism to capture distant visual features during phases of reliable localization
 * Experimental validation in simulation or on a real robot

What you contribute, * Hands-on work with our robots in our own test environments in Stuttgart

 * Opportunity to take on responsibility and the freedom to implement your own ideas
 * Collaboration with top students in your field

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. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable - for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. 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.


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