SICK is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, the company with headquarters in Waldkirch, Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With more than 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. SICK has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of around EUR 2.3 billion in the 2023 fiscal year.

SICK is one of the world’s leading solutions providers for sensor-based applications in the industrial sector. Founded in 1946 by Dr.-Ing. e. h. Erwin Sick, the company with headquarters in Waldkirch, Breisgau near Freiburg ranks among the technological market leaders. With more than 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as numerous agencies, SICK maintains a presence around the globe. SICK has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and generated a group revenue of around EUR 2.3 billion in the 2023 fiscal year.

Thesis in Deep Learning Environment Perception & Sensor Fusion with 3D ToF Sensors - Mobile Robots*

Thesis in Deep Learning Environment Perception & Sensor Fusion with 3D ToF Sensors - Mobile Robots*

SICK AG
SICK AG

Waldkirch (bei Freiburg), DE, 79183

Waldkirch (bei Freiburg), DE, 79183

Full-time
Full-time

Summer Semester 2025 - fixed-term for 3-6 months


YOUR TASKS:

  • You design a system for 3D environment detection to avoid collisions of mobile robots, for example, in logistics applications.
  • You conduct literature research and explore current deep learning methods for 2D/3D environment detection (segmentation, object recognition, and tracking) and sensor fusion.
  • You process and fuse high-resolution RGB and depth data from real and simulated Time-of-Flight and RGB-D cameras.
  • You develop algorithms for environment detection with the goal of avoiding collisions of mobile robots.
  • Training deep learning models and evaluating various algorithms are part of your tasks.
  • You integrate, optimize, and evaluate the systems on the current NVIDIA Jetson hardware.
  • You document your work results in detail.

 

YOUR PROFILE:

  • You are pursuing a master’s degree in computer science, robotics, mathematics, or a comparable field.
  • You have solid knowledge of programming languages, ideally in C++ or Python.
  • You possess a comprehensive understanding of image processing and handling 2D and 3D data.
  • You have expertise in deep learning and machine learning, with initial experience in frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Ideally, you have knowledge of robotics and robot applications, e.g., with ROS and NVIDIA Jetson.
  • Your systematic and structured thinking and approach set you apart.
  • Creativity in problem-solving and a passion for innovation complete your profile.

 

YOUR APPLICATION:

  • We are looking forward to your online application
  • Sarah Disch
  • Job-ID 36414 
  • All applications will be treated confidentially

 

*At SICK, we see people, not gender. 

We put great emphasis on diversity, reject discrimination and do not think in categories such as gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.

Stichworte: Intern, Internship, Abschlussarbeit 

Summer Semester 2025 - fixed-term for 3-6 months


YOUR TASKS:

  • You design a system for 3D environment detection to avoid collisions of mobile robots, for example, in logistics applications.
  • You conduct literature research and explore current deep learning methods for 2D/3D environment detection (segmentation, object recognition, and tracking) and sensor fusion.
  • You process and fuse high-resolution RGB and depth data from real and simulated Time-of-Flight and RGB-D cameras.
  • You develop algorithms for environment detection with the goal of avoiding collisions of mobile robots.
  • Training deep learning models and evaluating various algorithms are part of your tasks.
  • You integrate, optimize, and evaluate the systems on the current NVIDIA Jetson hardware.
  • You document your work results in detail.

 

YOUR PROFILE:

  • You are pursuing a master’s degree in computer science, robotics, mathematics, or a comparable field.
  • You have solid knowledge of programming languages, ideally in C++ or Python.
  • You possess a comprehensive understanding of image processing and handling 2D and 3D data.
  • You have expertise in deep learning and machine learning, with initial experience in frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Ideally, you have knowledge of robotics and robot applications, e.g., with ROS and NVIDIA Jetson.
  • Your systematic and structured thinking and approach set you apart.
  • Creativity in problem-solving and a passion for innovation complete your profile.

 

YOUR APPLICATION:

  • We are looking forward to your online application
  • Sarah Disch
  • Job-ID 36414 
  • All applications will be treated confidentially

 

*At SICK, we see people, not gender. 

We put great emphasis on diversity, reject discrimination and do not think in categories such as gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, age or sexual identity.

Stichworte: Intern, Internship, Abschlussarbeit 

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:

Attractive Remuneration: Internships and theses are attractively remunerated at SICK. 
  
Mobile Work: Students can work remotely as far as their tasks permit. 
  
Flexible Working Hours: The weekly working time is 35 hours with the possibility of compensating overtime with time off. 
  
Subsidised Regional Meals and Free Drinks: Students receive an additional 50% discount in our company restaurants. 
  
Welcome Event and Networking: ‘Welcome @ SICK’ and regular networking opportunities to meet other students. 
  
Training: Wide range of trainings via the Sensor Intelligence Academy. 
  
Support in Finding Accommodation: SICK supports students in their search for accommodation at the Waldkirch and Hamburg locations. 
  
Wide Range of Sports and Hansefit: For an attractive monthly fee, you can use over 8,500 different fitness and leisure facilities throughout Germany. 
 

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WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO:

  • Attractive Remuneration
  • Mobile Work
  • Flexible Working Hours
  • Subsidised Food & Free Drinks
  • Welcome Event & Networking
  • Training & Development
  • Support in Finding Accommodation


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