Internship: Building Digital Twins with Semantic SLAM

This internship is perfect for students who want to build digital twins using Semantic SLAM in the context of Industrial Inspection and Monitoring.

We offer a unique opportunity to work on real-world, impactful technology while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers.

About this internship

Imagine being at the forefront of a project creating digital replicas of complex industrial environments!

This internship offers you a unique opportunity to dive deep into the exciting realm of digital twin technology.

You’ll be part of the groundbreaking MainVerse project that transforms real-world industrial environments into precise digital representations.

The goal is to create and synchronize a digital copy of these spaces by using a combination of traditional SLAM with semantic segmentation techniques and to apply it for industrial inspection and monitoring.

Your implementation wil be developed and tested at Almende’s office.

Main tasks

• Study literature on semantic SLAM
• Choose a right method to build a digital twin
• Obtain testsets by recording videos from Almende’s office and from other sites
• Build a digital twin and apply it for industrial inspection and monitoring
• Report your findings and progress

What will you do and learn?

Not only will you learn a lot by doing advanced research and tech work, but you’ll also play a big part in a major European project.

It’s a great opportunity to grow both personally and professionally, where you can show off your independence, creativity, and decision-making, while working with others in a collaborative and international setting.

About you

Ideally, you have the following qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a science/engineering degree, for example Computer Science in the 3rd or final year
• Hands-on experience with Computer Vision
• Hands-on Experience with C++ or Python, preferably both.
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Fluent in the English language
• Living in the Netherlands

What can you expect from us

About Almende

Join Almende to work on innovations that make the world better and smarter through self-organization and technology.

We research complex problems, together with an international network of partners, and generate ideas to solve them. We also help entrepreneurs grow innovative ideas into successful companies.

Our culture

We are a small-scale and flat organization. The culture is informal, and communication lines are short. We don’t like office politics.

At Almende, employees are given the space to work independently. We empower our employees to voice their ideas. If you enjoy taking initiative, have many ideas, and wish to execute them, you’ll feel right at home.

What we offer

• Real hands-on experience: Apply what you’ve learned in your studies to real-life situations
• A peek into the international tech scene
• Build a network with industry pros
• Guidance and mentorship from people who’ve been in your shoes

The application process

Apply

Send us your resume at careers@almende.org

First meeting

We’ll first check if your profile fits. If yes, you’ll meet with the Head of the department.

Second meeting

Meet one of your future colleagues for an in-depth talk about the subject matter you applied for.

Offer

If there’s a mutual connection, we’ll make you a great offer. Hopefully, we can welcome you to our team soon!