Thesis Topics at the KIT BioRobotics Lab (HCR)

Here at the KIT BioRobotics Lab, we offer thesis topics in the areas of Optimization, Biomechanics, Humanoid Robotics, Wearable and Mobility Assistance Robotics, and many more! For more information about research at the KIT BioRobotics Lab, please visit: Research ∂ HCR

If you are interested in pursuing a thesis or joining us as a student research assistant (HiWi), please fill out the Application Form (BA/MA Thesis & HiWi Positions).

Please note that only applications submitted via the form will be reviewed. Therefore, we kindly ask you to refrain from contacting individual members of the KIT BioRobotics Lab to apply for these positions.

Open Thesis Topics
Title	Type	Supervisor
High-Performance Numerical & Computational Technology for Robot Control	Bachelor / Masterarbeit	Dr. Jonas Große Sundrup
Robots on Motorbikes: Addressing New Challenges in Balancing and Prediction	Bachelor / Masterarbeit	Dr. Jonas Große Sundrup
Investigation of Stability during Standing Up and Sitting Down with Robotic Assistance	Bachelor / Masterarbeit	Dr. Marko Ackermann
Perturbations during Assisted Standing Up and Sitting Down Using an Assisted Simulator Robot	Bachelor / Masterarbeit	Dr. Marko Ackermann
Implementation and Investigation of Robotic Assistance Strategies for Helping People Stand Up and Sit Down	Masterarbeit	Dr. Marko Ackermann
Humanoid Robots and Arts	Bachelor / Masterarbeit	Prof. Katja Mombaur
A Social Human-Robot Interaction Study of the Robot Navel Reading Stories to Children	Bachelorarbeit	Prof. Katja Mombaur
Modeling Human-Exoskeleton Interaction for the Wandercraft Atalante X: Evaluating the Compliance in Interfaces	Masterarbeit	Prof. Katja Mombaur
Optimization-based Motion Generation and Control for the Humanoid Robot H1	Masterarbeit	Prof. Katja Mombaur
RL Sim2Real Study for Walking Motions with the Humanoid Robot H1	Masterarbeit	Prof. Katja Mombaur
Robotic Touch - Close-Proximity Human-Robot Interaction with Geriatric Users	Masterarbeit	Prof. Katja Mombaur

Ongoing Theses
Title	Type	Supervisor
Evaluating the Impact of Face Designs on Social Acceptance of a Humanoid Robot	Bachelor / Masterarbeit	Prof. Katja Mombaur Peter Seungjune Lee
Technical Evaluation of Passive Back Exoskeletons in Occupational Rehabilitation	Masterarbeit	Prof. Katja Mombaur Peter Seungjune Lee
An Approach to Interactive Back Massage Using a Wheeled Humanoid Robot	Bachelorarbeit	Prof. Katja Mombaur Dr. Marko Ackermann
Motion Reconstruction Quality Analysis of a Markerless Motion Capture System	Bachelorarbeit	Jan C. Lau
Biomechanical Differences between Beginners and Experts in Sports Motion	Bachelorarbeit	Jan C. Lau