At IRI, we’re launching LabORA, a pioneering open robotics lab focused on tackling the challenges of ageing in place through smart technologies. Housed in a 500 m² facility at the Faculty of Mathematics at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), LabORA is a hub for building and testing assistive robotics systems in real-life conditions. The heart of the lab is a 70 m² fully equipped smart apartment, where we integrate:
- Mobile robots and robotic arms
- Advanced sensors and AR interfaces
- In-house and commercial robotic platforms
- Standardised software stacks for testing and deployment

This is a space designed for building real solutions for real people, particularly older adults and caregivers.


About the offer
As a Robotics Engineer, you’ll work on the development, integration, and deployment of robotic systems for assistive applications within real environments. Your work will directly support features like:
- Navigation and mapping in dynamic home environments
- Object detection, grasping, and manipulation
- Teleoperation and shared autonomy
- Human-robot interaction using natural language and gestures
- Task execution and coordination between software modules

You will work closely with backend, frontend, and AI specialists in an agile and collaborative team.

Target Candidates:
- Candidates with 1–3 years of experience
- Graduates interested in pursuing a PhD

Your Role:
You’ll be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining backend services that interface with ROS-based robotic platforms, Android-based applications, handle data storage and retrieval, and coordinate system-wide logic and communication.


Why Join Us?
- Be part of a multidisciplinary research team at the intersection of robotics, AI, and healthcare
- Use your skills to build systems that support independent living and social wellbeing
- Work in a fully equipped lab with real-world testing facilities and state-of-the-art platforms
- Develop technology that combines research excellence with social impact
- Explore PhD and long-term research opportunities within the institute

The salary will be based on experience, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Contacts

Please, send your documentation before 06/06/2025 to: