OR0240: 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
- Demonstrated experience in robot learning and computer vision for robotic applications, including diffusion policies, flow-matching methods, or Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models.
- Applicants should be current Ph.D. students with strong expertise in robot learning and computer vision.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement novel algorithms
- Conduct experiments
- Disseminate research findings through a top-tier conference
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
