Project Assistant

Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Department
Industrial Centre
Rank
Non-Academic
Position type
Full-time
Reference
260727001
Application deadline
3 Aug 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Assist the project leader in developing AI capability for training humanoid robots using a digital twin platform.
  • Integrate humanoid robot systems across perception, navigation, dialogue and action modules.
  • Build digital twin scenes in Isaac Sim and develop conversational interaction using LLM.
  • Implement software and AI functions including object recognition and LLM applications.
  • Conduct system testing, data acquisition, parameter logging and troubleshooting.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Hold a recognised degree in robotics development, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Have solid experience in software development with C++ and Python.
  • Have solid experience in digital twin development, 3D modelling and NVIDIA Omniverse/Isaac Sim.
  • Have solid experience in AI application development, including AI avatars and NVIDIA Jetson systems.
  • Demonstrate good command of written and spoken English.
  • Preference given to those with multinational or multicultural team experience.

Appointment

  • Full-time, ten months

Key Dates

  • Not specified
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