FabLab NiMa, a digital fabrication workshop in รvaly, near Prague, is offering a 6-month, full-time master's thesis traineeship in Czechia, starting in February 2027. You will build a digital twin of a hotel room and test which housekeeping tasks a robot can take over. At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full offer: applications close on 31 January 2027 (Brussels time).
What Is the Hotel Housekeeping Robot Project?
FabLab NiMa and BoHo, which runs Miss Sophie's hotels and hostels in Prague and Olomouc, are starting a project to find out which housekeeping tasks a robot can take over. BoHo provides access to real rooms, its housekeeping manager and test time in empty rooms. This master's thesis is phase 1 of that project.
Who Is FabLab NiMa?
FabLab NiMa is a digital fabrication workshop in รvaly, near Prague, working on large-scale 3D printing, prototyping and community-driven projects. The organisation works in the field of science, technology, engineering, maths and biology, and its website is listed in the Links section below.
What You Will Do in Your Thesis
โฑ๏ธ Observe and time the cleaning routine at Miss Sophie's Downtown and select one cloth task (bed linen) and one contact task (sink or toilet).
๐ฅ๏ธ Build a digital twin of a real room and bathroom in MuJoCo or Gazebo with ROS 2.
๐ฆพ Model two or three candidate robots and compare reach, payload and footprint.
๐งช Implement the two tasks in simulation and measure success rate, cycle time and failure modes.
๐ ๏ธ Assemble a low-cost open-source dual-arm robot in the lab, design and 3D print a compliant cleaning tool, add force sensing and close a force control loop on a curved surface.
๐ Recommend which task to automate first and with which robot.
Open Research Problems and Empty-Room Testing
Some of these tasks are open research problems. The goal is to measure how far current methods get, not to solve them. All tests take place in empty rooms with no guests present.
From Simulation to a Real Robot: Phase 2
The results of this thesis feed a follow-up project with a real robot in the hotels, and you may be able to continue in phase 2. After the thesis, the traineeship can be extended up to 12 months in total, if both sides agree.
Supervision at the Lab and at Your University
You get on-site supervision by a mechatronics engineer at the lab. Academic supervision stays with your home university, and the thesis must be registered there.
Fields Covered by This Traineeship
The offer is listed as a Digital Opportunities Traineeship under the following fields:
โก Electronics and automation
๐ป Software and applications development and analysis
โป๏ธ Environmental protection technology
๐ฉ Mechanics and metal trades
Who Can Apply: Master's Students (EQF 7)
The traineeship is a Master / PhD thesis stay and is open to students at Master level (EQF 7). You write your master's thesis during the traineeship, and the thesis must be registered at your home university.
Special Requirement: Handling Waste Samples
You must be willing to handle and sort real, non-hazardous waste samples.
Expected Skills
๐งญ Digital literacy, information skills and basic computer use
๐ Browsing, searching and filtering digital data
๐ง AI / robotics
๐งฉ Solving problems
โ๏ธ Using digital tools to control machinery
Tools You Will Work With
๐ก ROS 2
๐ฎ MuJoCo or Gazebo
๐ MoveIt
๐จ๏ธ FDM 3D printer
๐ฑ 3D scanner or phone scanning app
๐ Multimeter
๐ฅ Soldering iron
๐๏ธ Crimping tool
โ๏ธ Load cell / force sensor
๐ง Linux
Working Languages
๐ฃ๏ธ The working languages are English, Spanish (Espaรฑol) and Czech (ฤeลกtina).
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Visa and Hosting Documents for International Candidates
FabLab NiMa states that it can host international candidates and will provide the necessary documentation, for example a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter.
Erasmus+ Traineeship and Funding
The position is listed under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme and is an unpaid traineeship from the host's side. If your university takes part in Erasmus+, you can apply there for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant, and FabLab NiMa signs the learning agreement as host company. Our guide on how funded traineeships really work explains the difference between an employer wage and an Erasmus+ grant.
What FabLab NiMa Offers
๐ Free accommodation in รvaly next to the lab
๐ A monthly PID public transport pass (Prague and Central Bohemia)
๐ถ Internet connection
๐ผ A project budget for the test bench
๐ญ Machine time and a workspace in the lab
๐ฒ A bike
Duration, Schedule and Start Date
โณ Duration: 6 months
๐ Schedule: full time
๐ Hours per week: 35 hours
๐ Expected starting date: 01 February 2027 (flexible)
How to Apply
Send your CV, a one-page motivation letter and your current grades by email to FabLab NiMa, with "PP6 application" in the subject line. The application email is listed in the Links section below.
Who Posted the Offer?
The offer was posted by Nicolas Ramirez, Co-Founder of FabLab NiMa. His LinkedIn profile is included in the Links section.
Find more opportunities like this in our internship and traineeship listings on Youth Works Hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the FabLab NiMa master's thesis traineeship paid?
No. The offer is listed as an unpaid traineeship under the Erasmus+ traineeship programme. FabLab NiMa offers free accommodation in รvaly, a monthly PID public transport pass, an internet connection, a project budget for the test bench, machine time and a workspace in the lab.
Who can apply?
The traineeship is open to Master students (EQF 7) who will write their master's thesis during the stay. The thesis must be registered at your home university, and you must be willing to handle and sort real, non-hazardous waste samples.
Can I get an Erasmus+ traineeship grant?
If your university takes part in Erasmus+, you can apply there for an Erasmus+ traineeship grant. FabLab NiMa signs the learning agreement as host company.
Will I get help with a visa?
Yes. FabLab NiMa states that it can host international candidates and will provide the necessary documentation, for example a signed Learning Agreement and an invitation letter.
What will I work on?
You will observe and time the cleaning routine at Miss Sophie's Downtown, build a digital twin of a real room and bathroom in MuJoCo or Gazebo with ROS 2, and compare two or three candidate robots. You will also assemble a low-cost open-source dual-arm robot in the lab, add force sensing and recommend which task to automate first.
Are the tests done with hotel guests present?
No. All tests take place in empty rooms with no guests present.
When does the traineeship start and how long does it last?
The expected starting date is 01 February 2027 and the start is flexible. The traineeship lasts 6 months on a full-time schedule of 35 hours per week, and it can be extended up to 12 months in total if both sides agree.
Who supervises the thesis?
A mechatronics engineer provides on-site supervision at the lab. Academic supervision stays with your home university.
How do I apply?
Send your CV, a one-page motivation letter and your current grades by email, with "PP6 application" in the subject line. The email address is listed in the Links section of this post.
Deadline
โณ 31 January 2027
Links
๐ง Application email: fablabnima@gmail.com
๐ FabLab NiMa website: https://fablabnima.netlify.app/
๐ค Nicolas Ramirez (Co-Founder) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolasramirex/
