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Toyota Research Institute · 8 hours ago

Robotics Intern - UX Design

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 tools and capabilities. They are seeking a Robotics Intern to join the User Experience team, focusing on designing intuitive experiences for interacting with robots in factory settings.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer ResearchMachine LearningProduct Research

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design intuitive physical and digital experiences for managing and interacting with robots in a factory context

Explore applying the principles of user experience design in various areas including digital interfaces for managing a fleet of mobile robots within a factory setting

Assist factory team members in assuring the quality of manufactured parts

Develop physical and digital methods for interacting with robots and for robots to interact with humans

Extend a platform for prototyping and testing robotics UX concepts

Qualification

HCIInteraction DesignUser-Centered DesignFigmaDesign SystemVisual DesignPrototypingMicrocontrollersCommunication SkillsCollaboration

Required

Recent grad or pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in HCI, Interaction Design, or a related field

A portfolio that demonstrates the user-centered design process and includes prototypes of varying fidelity

Able to work independently with some guidance from senior design staff; demonstrates a good understanding of best practices in design methodologies and tools

A keen eye for visual design and the ability to produce pixel-perfect design specifications

Experience in Figma, with a solid understanding of industry standards and features. Able to design a variety of UX artifacts, including personas, user journeys, prototypes, presentations, and UI mock-ups

Hands-on experience with a design system, and a strong grasp of best practices to ensure consistency within the team and across projects

Comfortable in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment with excellent visual, verbal, and written communication skills; comfortable receiving and incorporating constructive feedback

Preferred

Experience designing interfaces & interactions for a physical device, such as a robot

Experience using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or other microcontrollers for prototyping interactions

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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