Jakob Friedl

Robot Psychologist & Maker of Things

I love bringing tech to life—building ROS-based prototypes, simple websites, and generative AI experiments. As co-founder of Technology Hub Vienna, I'm always excited to turn new ideas into reality. Need help with robotics, IoT or AI? Let's chat about getting your MVP off the ground.

Vienna, Austria

friedl.jak@gmail.com

What I Do

Expert guidance in robotics, embedded systems and generative AI

Microcontroller Development

Custom embedded systems, PCB design, and firmware development for IoT and automation projects.

ROS2 & Micro-ROS Systems

Autonomous robotics, SLAM implementation, and micro-ROS integration for resource-constrained devices.

3D Design & Printing

Mechanical design, rapid prototyping, and custom 3D printed solutions for engineering projects.

AI-Powered Websites

Small presentation websites with custom AI content generation pipelines and modern responsive design.

Projects

Most of my open source hobby projects are presented on the Technology Hub Vienna blog. Here are the latest posts. As these are all done in my free time, they may not be fully polished or maintained. If you find something interesting, feel free to reach out or contribute!

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Background

Research Assistant

TU Wien - Automation Systems

Current

Mar 2025 - Present

Research in micro-ROS systems and automation for resource-constrained environments

Research Assistant

IFT - Institut für Fertigungstechnik

Past

Mar 2023 - Feb 2025

Manufacturing technology and photonic systems research

R&D Intern

DS AUTOMOTION GmbH

Past

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

Autonomous vehicle systems development

System Engineer

KUKA

Past

Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

Industrial robotics and automation

Let's Work Together

Ready to discuss your robotics or web project? Send me an email or connect on LinkedIn for a free consultation.

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Technology Hub Vienna - Co-founder & Chairman

Bringing together tech enthusiasts and fostering innovation in Vienna