Robotics Experts in Munich
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Felix S.
Last position:
App Developer at XIXUM-Modeler
- Developing a model-based AI where natural language is interpreted as formal relations.
- Natural language terms are not considered rigid but fluid and can be negotiated in a context so meaning resolves by iteratively specifying.
- Develops all kinds of model solutions.
- Backed by natural language and data annotation.
- Requirements to code and other solutions.
Jürgen R.
Last position:
Senior UX & Product Designer at Freelance
- I believe that technology should improve our lives, not complicate them.
- Specialized in developing user-friendly digital products for complex areas such as finance, medical technology, and robotics.
- Support projects from kickoff to launch and help companies to develop successful products.
Martin S.
Last position:
Product & Design Lead at Premium Technology
- Led product & design (5 reports), hiring and development of team
- Implemented product squads, innovated around data ingestion and analysis.
- €0.5M to €4M ARR in 18 months
Yimeng W.
Last position:
R&D Software Engineer at Advantest
- Development and maintenance of hardware drivers in C++
- Conducting unit and integration tests to ensure code quality
- Debugging and fixing issues with the hardware team and FPGA team
- Defining and developing software concepts and coordinating with the software architect
- Expanding test automation to improve efficiency
- Research and development of algorithms to improve existing codebases (runtime, memory usage, accuracy)
Christoph D.
Last position:
Lead Product Designer at BSH Home Appliances
Lead Product Designer for BSH's Crosschannel / D2C e-commerce platform — translating complex business requirements into scalable, user-centered shopping experiences for B/S/H/ and partner stores worldwide.
- Design UI, user flows, and components for a multi-themed design system serving 10+ brands — libraries, token structures, and cross-product consistency.
- Drive Design Ops: leaner workflows, cleaner processes, scalable practices.
- Align product, engineering, and business stakeholders on priorities and design decisions for smooth delivery.
- Partner with Business Analysts to frame problem spaces and validate assumptions before pixels.
Thomas S.
Last position:
Automation Technology Lecturer at HWK Munich and Upper Bavaria
- Training professionals in PLC technology, pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robots
- Creating scripts for Siemens systems: STEP 5, STEP 7, TIA Portal, WinCC
- Creating scripts for pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robot programming
- Serving on the examination committee for quality assurance in vocational training
- Training and certifying over 500 professionals
Shiqing F.
Last position:
Technical Director at EmotionPool GmbH
- Spearheaded the EU market entry strategy for L3/L4 autonomous logistics vehicles, driving the technological localization and deployment of the parent company’s smart robotics portfolio.
- Orchestrated technical alignment between top-tier autonomous driving suppliers across China and Europe, translating complex client requirements into precise engineering specifications compliant with EU standards.
- Cultivated strategic joint R&D initiatives with leading European universities, research institutes, and enterprises, accelerating the transition of cutting-edge robotic concepts into commercial products.
- Directed the end-to-end architecture of intelligent warehousing solutions, guiding cross-functional teams in optimizing hardware integration for autonomous vehicles & robots, and overall system performance.
- Led the R&D of high-fidelity simulation and AI algorithms using NVIDIA Isaac Sim & Lab, establishing robust "Sim-to-Real" pipelines to train and validate dynamic path planning optimization, intelligent obstacle avoidance, and complex navigation stacks prior to physical deployment.
- Maintained hands-on oversight of the core system architecture, focusing on bottom-level performance tuning, AI model inference acceleration with TensorRT/ONNX Runtime, and sensor integration.
Oscar W.
Last position:
Poke & Wiggle
- Operated and teleoperated robotic systems
- Collected and labeled data for ML training
- Contributed to automation pipelines
Gabriele C.
Last position:
Startup Mentor and Technical Advisor (Volunteer) at Faros Accelerator
- Mentoring startups about technology trends and solutions, business models, market and competition research.
Michael K.
Last position:
Managing Director – Interim Management at CME CompuMess Elektronik GmbH
- Supported shareholders in the sale of the company – buy & build strategy
- Distribution specialist and solution provider for power supplies, measurement technology, test systems and OEM across various industries such as automotive, medical technology, defense, aerospace
- In-depth, vendor-independent technical consulting from design through prototype development across the entire development process
Andreas B.
Last position:
Project Lead, Digital Transformation at SV Linde Tacherting e.V.
Researched, developed, and implemented comprehensive digital strategy to modernize and accelerate processes of sports club with approximately 1300 members.
System Architecture & Implementation: Conceived and set up central cost- and energy-efficient ARM-based server infrastructure.
Selected, installed, and configured open-source solutions for knowledge management, ticket booking, and member management.
Markus F.
Last position:
Global Director B2B SaaS and Digital Growth at Metyis GmbH
- Set up the go-to-market for Metyis DE by defining productized offerings that enabled onboarding of 5+ enterprise clients
- Successfully ran client projects, like ramping up the global marketplace business at a European consumer electronics company and scaling the DACH operations of two Dutch e-commerce and a German B2B nutrition business
Arnab C.
Last position:
Consulting Partner at RibbitNova/RibbitPay
- As part of the leadership team of the crypto startup Ribbit, I am responsible for fundraising, business development, and supporting product development for Ribbit Pay
- Ribbit is developing one of the first automated, programmable, and privacy-preserving networks for recurring payments in Web3.0
Sascha J.
Last position:
Agile Coach & Partner at Agisolve GmbH – Pragmatic Agility® | Edler & Stiegler GmbH | CTN Consulting
- Create a product and service portfolio delivering a 360 degree approach to digital corporate sustainability covering KPI management, CSRD reporting and sustainable strategy
- Create vision and business case
- Onboard and align business partners, negotiate contracts
- Set up partner network as self-organized agile team
- Co-develop product and service portfolio
- Coordinate sales and marketing, go-to-market strategy and roadmap
Tobias B.
Last position:
Lead XR Project at BMW Group
- Showcasing the world's first fully immersive AR glasses experience in a moving car at CES 2024.
- Speaker about augmented reality at international conferences (e.g. the AR Ride Concept @ Unite 2024).
- Lead a 12-person interdisciplinary software team developing Android head-unit integrations, navigation & ADAS UI, and embedded software.
- Define technical direction, drive cross-domain architecture and integration, and mentor engineers across Android, UI/UX and embedded stacks.
- Oversee a small fleet of test vehicles for validation, tests, and data collection.
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Statistics of experts using Robotics
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years (Germany: 21 years)
Position duration
4 years (Germany: 5.5 years)
Positions per freelancer
9 (Germany: 11)
Top business areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Top industries
Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Quality Assurance
Bachelor's degree or higher
93% (Germany: 91%)
Master's degree or higher
67% (Germany: 62%)
Doctorate
13% (Germany: 12%)
Certifications per freelancer
2
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
97% (Germany: 96%)
Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Munich are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.
Average rates of experts in Munich using Robotics
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
Robotics experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (68%)
- Automotive (65%)
- Manufacturing (59%)
- Healthcare (44%)
- Professional Services (41%)
- Education (35%)
- Energy (29%)
- Aerospace and Defense (24%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What Robotics covers
Robotics combines mechanical systems, electronics, software and control theory to make machines sense, decide and act. It supports industrial arms, autonomous mobile robots, service machines, medical devices and research platforms. Strong projects connect physical hardware with dependable software and safe human interaction.
Core systems
Robotic products often combine sensors, motors, grippers, controllers, embedded computers and real-time communication. Professionals work across kinematics, motion planning, localization, mapping, perception and feedback control. They also account for calibration, power management, safety functions and the limits of the physical environment.
Ecosystem and tools
The ecosystem spans ROS and ROS 2, Gazebo, NVIDIA Isaac, MoveIt, OpenCV and simulation environments. Specialists may also use C++, Python, Linux, Docker, embedded platforms, PLCs and industrial communication protocols. The right toolchain depends on whether the system needs research flexibility, production reliability or certified machine safety.
Where companies use it
- Automating assembly, inspection, welding and material handling
- Coordinating autonomous mobile robots in warehouses and facilities
- Building perception and navigation for field or service machines
- Testing robot behavior in simulation before hardware deployment
- Connecting robot cells to manufacturing and business systems
Munich companies may need expertise close to production sites, laboratories or vehicle and industrial operations. Remote work suits software, simulation and planning tasks, while commissioning and hardware debugging often require on-site collaboration.
When to bring in a specialist
Freelance expertise helps when a team must validate a robot concept, recover a delayed integration or prepare a prototype for production. It is also valuable for ROS migration, sensor fusion, motion planning, digital twins, fleet coordination and commissioning. Define the hardware, operating environment, safety constraints and target deliverables before the engagement starts.
What strong professionals deliver
The best professionals turn uncertain motion and perception problems into testable system behavior. They document interfaces, isolate failures, build repeatable simulations and measure performance under realistic conditions. Look for evidence of complete deployments, disciplined hardware-in-the-loop testing, clear safety thinking and communication across software, electronics and mechanical teams.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Robotics? Start with the answers below.
Robotics is used to build machines that perceive their surroundings and perform physical actions. Common applications include factory automation, warehouse transport, inspection, surgery support, agriculture, exploration and service operations.
Robotics usually adds flexible motion, sensing and decision-making to automation. Conventional fixed automation can be faster and simpler for a stable, repetitive process, while robotic systems are often better when products, layouts or tasks change.
A strong Robotics specialist may also work with ROS 2, C++, Python, Linux, computer vision, embedded systems, PLCs and industrial networks. Mechanical design, electrical integration, simulation and functional safety are valuable when the work reaches physical production.
The required background depends on the system’s risk, hardware complexity and deployment stage. A prototype may need focused ROS or perception skills, while production equipment calls for a Robotics professional who has handled integration, testing, commissioning and operational failures.
Robotics work can often be done remotely when it covers simulation, software, planning, documentation or data analysis. Hardware bring-up, calibration, safety validation and commissioning usually require access to the robot, so teams should plan a clear mix of remote and on-site work.
Review shipped systems, not only demonstrations or isolated algorithms. Ask how the Robotics specialist tested sensor failures, recovery behavior, timing, calibration and safety, and whether they can explain trade-offs in language that hardware and operations teams understand.
ROS is a software framework and ecosystem used to develop robotic applications; it is not the whole field of Robotics. ROS 2 provides communication, tooling and reusable components, while a complete system still needs hardware, control, perception, safety and deployment work.
Describe the robot or platform, sensors, actuators, environment, existing software, interfaces and expected deliverables. Include whether the Robotics work involves simulation, a prototype, production integration or on-site commissioning, along with access requirements and acceptance tests.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Robotics in their recent projects is 102 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 818 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Robotics in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 67% hold at least a Master's degree, and 13% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Robotics in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Robotics in their recent projects are English (100%), German (94%), and French (29%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Robotics in their recent projects are Information Technology (68%), Automotive (65%), and Manufacturing (59%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Munich, Germany who have used Robotics in their recent projects are Information Technology (91%), Product Development (91%), and Quality Assurance (56%).
Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Robotics
Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.
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