Internship - Human-Robot Collaboration with Shared Autonomy
About The Position
MERL is seeking a highly motivated and qualified intern to contribute to the next generation of adaptive human-robot interaction (HRI) technologies. This internship will focus on the development and validation of intelligent and collaborative robotic systems that seamlessly integrate with human partners, providing an opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-centered automation. There are several research topics of interest, including robot learning from demonstrations, assistive teleoperation, shared autonomy, object handovers, and intent recognition. Applicants should be current Ph.D. students with strong expertise in robot learning and computer vision. The selected intern will collaborate closely with MERL researchers to design and implement novel algorithms, conduct experiments, and disseminate research findings through a top-tier conference. Start dates and internship durations are flexible. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated CV and a list of relevant publications.
Requirements
- Applicants should be current Ph.D. students with strong expertise in robot learning and computer vision.
- Demonstrated experience in robot learning and computer vision for robotic applications, including diffusion policies, flow-matching methods, or Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel algorithms
- Conduct experiments
- Disseminate research findings through a top-tier conference
Benefits
- In addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation stipend, covered travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card for local commuting.
- Interns are invited to participate in weekly social gatherings and professional development opportunities, including research talks by both internal and external speakers.
- Interns who meet the 90-day waiting period are also eligible for health insurance coverage.
- MERL provides immigration support for qualified candidates as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
