Creation of Synthetic Datasets using the Unreal Engine

The Augmented Vision (AV) department at DFKI Kaiserslautern is looking
for a research assistant (Hiwi) for creating a synthetic dataset of
spherical stereo images using the Unreal Engine for the task of human
body pose estimation.

Your Task

• Searching and selecting maps, models and animations
• Placing avatars in maps and applying animations to them
• Placing virtual cameras and recording video sequences
• Recording data on the positions of the cameras and body joints
• Write new and modify existing code for character placement, animation selection and recording
• Help recording a small real-world dataset

What We Expect

• Experience with the Unreal Engine
• Good programming skills in Python and C++
• Reliability and a conscientious way of working
• Good communication skills in English or German

Please send your application (including CV and transcripts) in
electronic form to: Stephan.Krauss@dfki.de