DA/MA/BA Thesis: RGB-D Object Detection with Deep Learning

We offer a Master's Thesis in the field of autonomous robotics that deals with the development of 3D object detection from RGB-D data using Deep Learning. In conjunction with the thesis, a HiWi^? position could also be offered to the student to support this activity. Upon successful completion of the work a continuation in the form of a PhD^? position might also be possible. The thesis is part of a project heavily supported by a worldwide leader in the automotive field.

Background

Detecting multiple 3D objects in a scene and estimating their 6DoF pose is a challenging task, especially in presence of clutter and heavy occlusions. Furthermore, scaling to many objects without increasing the runtime poses another challenging problem. With this thesis, we plan to advance the state of the art by developing a new 3D object detection approach based on the use of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs).

Requirements

We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated student, with passion towards both applied computer vision and basic research. The prospective student needs to have strong background in C++ and Python and should be familiar with Computer Vision techniques. Experience with Machine Learning (in particular Deep Learning libraries such as Caffe or Theano) and CUDA programming is a plus.

Contact

Mail to Federico Tombari or Wadim Kehl, or drop by room 03.13.042