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Toyota Research Institute · 2 months ago

Robotics Intern - Mobile Manipulation, Behaviors

Los Altos, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$45/hr - $65/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is dedicated to improving the quality of human life through innovative technology. They are seeking a Robotics Intern to develop and integrate solutions for mobile manipulation tasks, focusing on real-world applications and human-robot interaction.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and deploy algorithms linking perception to autonomous robot actions, including manipulation, navigation, and human-robot interaction

Invent and deploy innovative solutions at the intersection of machine learning, mobility, manipulation, human interaction, and simulation for performing useful, human-level tasks in human environments

Invent novel ways to engineer and learn robust, real-world behaviors, including using optimization, planning, reactive control, self-supervision, active learning, learning from demonstration, simulation and transfer learning, and real-world adaptation

Qualification

Machine LearningC++Robotic SystemsReactive ControlTrajectory OptimizationHuman-Robot InteractionWillingness to LearnCommunication SkillsTeam Player

Required

B.S. or M.S. in an engineering related field

Experience with inventing and deploying innovative autonomous behaviors for robotic systems in real-world environments

Experience in areas such as reactive control, trajectory optimization, coordinated whole-body control, dexterous manipulation, arm motion planning, grasp planning, navigation, and human interaction

Experience in applying machine learning to robotics, including areas such as reinforcement, imitation, and transfer learning

Strong software engineering skills, preferably in C++, and analysis and debugging of autonomous robotic systems

A team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn from others

Passionate about seeing robotics have a real-world, large-scale impact

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off benefits (including holiday pay and sick time)

Company

Toyota Research Institute

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Toyota Research Institute is an R&D enterprise with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and robotics.

Founded in 2016

Palo Alto, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.tri.global

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