Hello, I'm

Jakob Reinhardt, Dr.-Ing.

Human Factors · Data Analytics · Robotics

I specialize in data analytics, human factors, and user research, with a PhD in human-robot interaction. I have professional experience in academia and the medical device industry, currently integrating robotics into clinical workflows. I mostly code in Python. I volunteer as a mountain rescuer and enjoy mountain sports with my family.

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About Me

I'm a postdoctoral researcher at the Chair of Ergonomics, Technical University of Munich (TUM), where I lead the Robotics For Life and Healthcare research group. My work focuses on Human Factors in Robotic Assisted Surgery, bringing together my expertise in data analytics, user research, and human-robot interaction.

Previously, I worked as a Data Analyst at Corpuls, a leading medical device company, where I developed data analysis concepts for post-market clinical follow-up studies using real-world rescue mission data.

Outside of work, I'm an active member of Bergwacht Bayern (Bavarian Mountain Rescue), serving as a paramedic. I'm passionate about paragliding, ski mountaineering, and spending time in the mountains with my family.

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PhD

Human-Robot Interaction, TUM

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Data Analytics

Python, SQL, R

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Robotics

Surgical Robotics & HRI

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Mountain Rescue

Bergwacht Bayern

Professional Experience

2025 — Present

Postdoc Researcher

Chair of Ergonomics, TUM

  • Research on Human Factors in Robotic Assisted Surgery
  • Group Lead: Robotics For Life and Healthcare
  • Speaker of the ForNeRo Project
  • Teaching: Seminar on Human-Robot Interaction
2021 — 2025

Data Analyst

Corpuls

  • Developed data analysis concepts for post-market clinical follow-up studies using medical field data from rescue missions
  • Released enterprise-wide Python tools for data analysis
  • Supported analytics software and data product development
  • Managed cross-department data requirements
  • Led inferential statistics workshops
  • Analyzed annotator behavior for dataset quality control
2016 — 2021

Research Associate

Chair of Ergonomics, TUM

  • UNICARagil: Researched legible motion for robots and automated vehicles
  • IMAGinE: Designed human-machine interfaces for cooperative automated maneuver planning
  • Quick-Check Digitalization: Consulted medium-sized businesses on Industry 4.0 applications
  • Taught the lab course on system ergonomics
  • Supervised 20 bachelor and master theses
  • Conceptualized research and project proposals — acquired a DFG project
  • Strategic advisory board of the institute, establishing a strong link to MIRMI

Skills & Tools

Languages

Python SQL R

Data & Analysis

pandas NumPy SciPy statsmodels

Visualization

Plotly HoloViews

DevOps & Versioning

Git GitLab CI/CD

Collaboration

Confluence Jira Teams Miro VS Code Jupyter MS Office LaTeX

Spoken Languages

German (native) English (fluent)

Education

2016 — 2021

PhD (Dr.-Ing.)

Chair of Ergonomics, TUM

Parametrization and evaluation of legible motion for human-robot interaction

2013 — 2015

M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

Technical University of Munich

2013

Research Exchange

RMIT Exertion Games Lab, Melbourne, Australia

2008 — 2012

B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering

Technical University of Munich

2011

Exchange Semester

Aalto University, Helsinki, Finland

Engagement & Interests

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Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss research collaborations, data analytics, or human-robot interaction topics.

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