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Toyota Research Institute · 3 days ago

Human Interactive Driving Intern, Human-Machine Interaction Research

Los Altos, CA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$45/hr - $65/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is on a mission to improve the quality of human life through innovative tools and capabilities in AI and robotics. The Human Interactive Driving Intern will focus on enhancing driving safety and performance by studying driver behavior and developing human-machine interfaces in a hybrid internship role.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer ResearchMachine LearningProduct Research

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conduct user studies to evaluate the effectiveness and responses to different interventions to improve driving safety and performance

Create novel interventions that can be used to help people drive better and safer

Partner with a multidisciplinary team including other research scientists and engineers across Toyota Research Institute

Present results in verbal and written communications, both internally and at top international venues

Qualification

Ph.D. in relevant fieldExperiment designMachine learningPhysiological signal measurementEye-trackingHuman-centered AICross-functional collaborationTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Human Factors Engineering, or related fields

Experience designing and running experiments with human subjects

Past cross-functional collaboration with other researchers and engineers to invent and develop interesting research ideas

You are passionate about developing and applying human-centered artificial intelligence for social good

You are a reliable team player. You like to think big and go deeper. You care about openness and delivering with integrity

Preferred

Experience with machine learning is a plus

Experience with devices to measure physiological signals is a plus (e.g., EDA, heart rate)

Experience with eye-tracking devices is a plus

Benefits

Generous benefits package including vacation 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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