Freelance Consultant / Project Manager – Humanoid Robot Simulation & VR (Remote)
Right People Group
Ansprechpartner: Mirijam Redinger
remote, Deutschland
Beschreibung
Project description
A university research institute in Germany working in AI and cognitive robotics is looking for an experienced freelance consultant / project manager to support a publicly funded research project. The work covers developing a complete simulation of a humanoid robot, building a VR application for generating NEEMs (Narrative-Enabled Episodic Memories), and running hands-on training for the institute’s research staff on the Multiverse simulation environment.
Key facts
- Start: January 1, 2027
- Duration: 6 months
- Workload: 32 hours per month (about 192 hours total)
- Location: 100% remote
- Engagement type: Freelance
Tasks
- Design, develop and implement a full simulation of a humanoid robot, ideally with a Giskard-compatible interface
- Prepare and develop a VR application for generating NEEMs
- Plan and deliver two 3-day online workshops for institute staff on using and extending the Multiverse simulation environment
- Coordinate with the research team and support project management throughout the engagement
Requirements
- Proven experience in robot simulation, ideally with humanoid robots
- Hands-on experience with the Multiverse simulation framework
- Familiarity with Giskard (motion planning / whole-body control) is a strong plus
- Experience developing VR applications for robotics or data-generation purposes
- Knowledge of NEEMs and knowledge representation in cognitive robotics is an advantage
- Experience designing and delivering technical training or workshops
- Experience working in academic or publicly funded research projects is a plus
- Very good English; German is an advantage
How to apply
Please send your CV or profile, your hourly rate and your availability from January 2027.