Missions

As part of a binational and tri-institutional project titled *HuMoCar: Realistic Human Models for Care Robots for Aged People* (October 2021 - October 2025), our goal is to enhance the robustness of vision and artificial intelligence systems in the face of large variations and occlusions. This project also aims to enable the management of specific interactions by developing a realistic 4D human model that adheres to the laws of physics. Our specific goal is to build an annotated dataset of clothed people and moving garments, composed of 4D mesh data. The aim is to include a wide range of clothing types, material parameters, and environmental conditions. We will also produce realistic, high-quality 2D videos covering various perspectives of the subject. Graphic software like Blender will be used to generate simulated scenes. The project will take place within the MLMS research team (Machine Learning, Modeling & Simulation, https://mlms.icube.unistra.fr/), located at the hospital site of the laboratory.

Activities

- 2D/3D Video data generation and management under supervision of other researchers (PhD students, post-docs, and/or permanent researchers): This involves generating two-dimensional (2D) or three-dimensional (3D) videos using specific cameras or numerical simulations. These data represent moving objects, dynamic scenes, or specific interactions between elements in space.
- Organization and eventual publication of the constructed dataset: It is essential to name the files clearly and consistently, with accompanying documentation explaining the collection conditions and technical parameters used. Once ready, the data can be published in online data repositories or as datasets in scientific journals dedicated to the publication of datasets.

Skills

− Master in Computer Science or Mechanical Engineering (2023 or later).
− Skills in programming, communication, and data organization.
− Solid knowledge and experience in numerical simulation software (Blender).
− English level B or higher.
− Team player.

Work Context

ICube Laboratory (The Engineering science, computer science and imaging laboratory) at the University of Strasbourg is a leading research center in Computer Science, with more than 300 permanent researchers. Within the framework of a bi-national (with South Korea) and tri-institutional project (HuMoCar : Realistic Human Models for Care Robots for Aged People, oct. 2021 - oct. 2025), we aim to push the current limits of robot vision in human cognition by care-robots in the in-house situation. Our specific goal is to make the performance of the vision-intelligence robust to large variations (in body shapes, motions,..) to occlusion (cloth, furniture, wall,..), and capable of understanding the interaction by developing a photo-realistic, physics-aware 4D human model.

Additional Information

Local candidates will be given priority.