https://christianpfitzner.github.io/forschungsgruppe-mobile-robotik/en/tag/service-robotics/Service RoboticsHugo Blox Builder (https://hugoblox.com)en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://christianpfitzner.github.io/forschungsgruppe-mobile-robotik/media/icon_hu11734318148517933569.pnghttps://christianpfitzner.github.io/forschungsgruppe-mobile-robotik/en/tag/service-robotics/https://christianpfitzner.github.io/forschungsgruppe-mobile-robotik/en/publication/2026-reachy-mini-hmi/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://christianpfitzner.github.io/forschungsgruppe-mobile-robotik/en/publication/2026-reachy-mini-hmi/<h2 id="motivation">Motivation</h2> <p>The Reachy Mini is one of the most accessible open-source platforms for exploring human-robot interaction. Its compact form factor, expressive head movement, and multimodal sensing (camera, microphones, speaker, antennas) make it ideal for studies and demonstrations where intuitive human-machine communication is at the forefront.</p> <p>At TTZ Nürnberger Land, it is intended to serve as a lively research and demonstration platform — for technology presentations, visitor interaction, and experimental HRI research.</p> <h2 id="work-packages">Work Packages</h2> <p><strong>Commissioning</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assembly and setup of the hardware (Reachy Mini Wireless)</li> <li>Installation and configuration of the software environment (Python, web dashboard)</li> <li>Exploration of available APIs, Hugging Face Spaces, and development interfaces</li> </ul> <p><strong>Application Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Selection and elaboration of a concrete HMI application scenario</li> <li>Implementation of the interaction logic (speech, gesture, facial expression, camera feedback)</li> <li>Integration of AI components (e.g. speech recognition, face detection)</li> </ul> <p><strong>Evaluation &amp; Documentation</strong></p> <ul> <li>User study or structured evaluation of the developed application</li> <li>Documentation of the system as a basis for follow-up projects at TTZ</li> </ul> <h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Basic knowledge of Python</li> <li>Interest in human-robot interaction, AI, or service robotics</li> <li>Creativity in designing interaction scenarios</li> <li>Ideally, first experience with embedded systems, Raspberry Pi, or ROS</li> </ul> <p>Depending on the focus and scope, the topic can be carried out as a <strong>project thesis, bachelor&rsquo;s thesis, or master&rsquo;s thesis</strong>.</p> <h2 id="supervision">Supervision</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th style="text-align: left">Role</th> <th style="text-align: left">Name</th> <th style="text-align: left">E-Mail</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Supervisor</td> <td style="text-align: left">Prof. Dr. Christian Pfitzner</td> <td style="text-align: left"><a href="mailto:christian.pfitzner@th-nuernberg.de">christian.pfitzner@th-nuernberg.de</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Location:</strong> TTZ Nürnberger Land / TH Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm</p>https://christianpfitzner.github.io/forschungsgruppe-mobile-robotik/en/publication/2026-c-bogen-robot-recommissioning/Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://christianpfitzner.github.io/forschungsgruppe-mobile-robotik/en/publication/2026-c-bogen-robot-recommissioning/<h2 id="work-packages">Work Packages</h2> <ul> <li>Analysis and documentation of the existing robotic system</li> <li>Review and evaluation of hardware and software components</li> <li>Troubleshooting and development of a recommissioning concept</li> <li>Implementation or adaptation of the mecanum drive control</li> <li>Minor mechanical modifications and integration work</li> <li>Testing, validation, and documentation of system functionality</li> </ul> <h2 id="requirements">Requirements</h2> <ul> <li>Interest in mobile robotics, mechatronics, and technical systems</li> <li>Basic knowledge of robotics, control engineering, or vehicle systems</li> <li>Practical experience in at least one of the following areas: programming, electronics, or CAD / mechanical design</li> <li>Ideally, first experience with ROS, Python, or C++</li> <li>Independent and structured way of working</li> </ul> <p>Depending on the specific focus, the topic can be carried out as a <strong>project thesis, bachelor&rsquo;s thesis, or master&rsquo;s thesis</strong>.</p> <h2 id="supervision">Supervision</h2> <table> <thead> <tr> <th style="text-align: left">Role</th> <th style="text-align: left">Name</th> <th style="text-align: left">E-Mail</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: left">Supervisor</td> <td style="text-align: left">Prof. Dr. Christian Pfitzner</td> <td style="text-align: left"><a href="mailto:christian.pfitzner@th-nuernberg.de">christian.pfitzner@th-nuernberg.de</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>Location:</strong> TH Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm / OIC</p>