CAD-Based Environment Modeling for Drone Applications in Packaging Machines
The Chair of Material Handling, Material Flow, Logistics (TUM-ED) is seeking a student to work on transforming detailed CAD models of packaging machines into a simulation-ready environment representation.
Objectives and Tasks
- Analysis of the provided CAD model (Pack-and-Go assembly)
- Identification of collision-relevant structures, movable components, and their motion behavior
- Development of a geometry simplification strategy suitable for simulation
- Representation of the machine environment in a structured form (e.g. obstacles, free space, safety margins)
- Transformation of the CAD model into this abstract representation
- Preparation of the model for use in a simulation environment
- Demonstration of usability in a simple test or validation scenario
Requirements
- Background in engineering, robotics, computer science, or a related field, and an interest in simulation and system modeling
- Experience with CAD models or 3D geometry handling
- Basic programming skills, preferably in Python
- Prior experience with simulation environments is a plus
- Independent, solution-oriented, methodical, and structured working style with strong problem-solving skills