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INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Internship/SHK in the Intelligent Mobile Manipulation Research Group Heilbronn-AI Enabled Robotics

CompanyFraunhofer-Gesellschaft

LocationStuttgart

Work ModeOn Site

PostedJune 7, 2026

Internship Information

Core Responsibilities

You will support the research team by implementing algorithms for mobile manipulation and validating them on various robotic platforms. Responsibilities include adaptive motion planning, data-driven intelligence, whole-body control, and hardware integration.

Internship Type

full time

Company Size

293

Visa Sponsorship

Language

German

Working Hours

39 hours

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About The Company

Fraunhofer IGD is the international leading institute for applied research in visual computing. Visual computing is image- and model-based information technology and includes computer graphics and computer vision, as well as virtual and augmented reality. In simple terms, the Fraunhofer researchers in Darmstadt, Rostock, and Kiel are turning information into images and extracting information from images. In cooperation with its partners, technical solutions and market-relevant products are created. Prototypes and integrated solutions are developed in accordance with customized requirements. In doing so, Fraunhofer IGD places users at the forefront, providing them with technical solutions to facilitate computer work and make it more efficient. Owing to its numerous innovations, Fraunhofer IGD raises man-machine interaction to a new level. Man is able to work in a more result-oriented and effective way by means of the computer and visual computing developments.

About the Role

Advertisement for the field of study such as: Automation technology, electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, software design or comparable.

The Intelligent Mobile Manipulation research group of Fraunhofer IPA at IPAI Spaces in Heilbronn develops AI-enabled mobile manipulation systems that combine robot learning, motion planning, and whole-body control. To validate the industrial application possibilities using intelligent mobile manipulator, we are currently looking for committed interns or student assistants (m/f/d) who would like to take the opportunity to gain practical experience with our different mobile manipulator platforms to support our team. You will work in a group with other students supervised by researchers and take on specific tasks. The aim is to analyze the robot's capabilities and to implement algorithms that enable the robot to be used sensibly in industrial applications.

Hier sorgen Sie für Veränderung

During your internship/work as an student assistant, you will be able to take on tasks from the following areas:

Adaptive Motion Planning: Implement and validate algorithms that combine machine learning policies with classical motion planning to enable dynamic, reactive motion with formal safety or feasibility guarantees
Data Driven Intelligence: Assist in data collection and refinement of imitation learning pipelines to improve the reliability of policy-based motion planning
Whole Body Control: Explore and customize different IK solvers and custom controllers to enable coordination between mobile base and arm
Hardware Integration: Help design and build custom camera setups, sensor mounts, and demo environments
Supporting the research group in day-to-day research

Hiermit bringen Sie sich ein

Valid enrollment at a German university or Hochschule
Robotics Fundamentals: a solid grasp of ROS 2, ROS2 Control, 3D transformations, inverse kinematics (IK) and motion planning
Programming experience in Python (pytorch, Jax) and working knowledge of C++
Familiarity with learning-based robotics concepts, like vision-language-action models, foundation models, imitation learning, or reinforcement learning
You can handle hardware responsibly
You are open and curious about other specialist areas and willing to familiarize yourself independently with new topics
Good Command of English and/or German
Optional: Experience with physics simulators like Mujoco or Isaac Sim
Optional: Experience with CAD software like Solidworks and 3D printing for quick prototyping

Was wir für Sie bereithalten

Hands-on work on mobile manipulator: You may validate your results on our robots in the lab, like an industrial dual arm mobile manipulator, a Semi-Humanoid, and a Hello Stretch 3
An open and self-determined working environment: You will have the opportunity to develop your own solutions for a wide range of challenges
Theory-practice transfer: We offer you ideal conditions to apply your knowledge in practice alongside your studies
Attractive framework conditions: Flexible working hours to optimize the compatibility of study and practice
Option to pursue a thesis (bachelor/master) after the internship

If you are interested in putting your skills to the test and one of the areas of responsibility described above might suit you, please get in touch with us.

Note: Please apply with the following documents: cover letter, resume, a certificate of enrollment and/or mandatory internship letter.

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Die wöchentliche Arbeitszeit im Praktikum beträgt 39 Stunden.

Mit ihrer Fokussierung auf zukunftsrelevante Schlüsseltechnologien sowie auf die Verwertung der Ergebnisse in Wirtschaft und Industrie spielt die Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft eine zentrale Rolle im Innovationsprozess. Als Wegweiser und Impulsgeber für innovative Entwicklungen und wissenschaftliche Exzellenz wirkt sie mit an der Gestaltung unserer Gesellschaft und unserer Zukunft.

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Frau Jennifer Leppich

Recruiting

+49 711 970-1415

jennifer.leppich@ipa.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer-Institut für Produktionstechnik und Automatisierung IPA

www.ipa.fraunhofer.de

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Key Skills

ROS 2ROS2 ControlPythonPytorchJaxC++Inverse kinematicsMotion planningMachine learningImitation learningReinforcement learningComputer visionRobotics3D transformationsHardware integration