Research Intern, Robotics
MEI
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 18:57 IST
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- Who can apply
- Freshers and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Embedded systemsCADMachine learningPythonCircuit design
- Work
- On-site in Chennai · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
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About MEI
MEI is building expressive and interactive robots.
About the Role
Seeking ambitious and curious research interns to join the early-stage R&D team. The role involves contributing to the research and development of expressive, interactive robots. This is an interdisciplinary robotics internship.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to the research and development of expressive, interactive robots through mechanical design, robot learning, AI software, or embedded systems.
- Work will focus on one or more of the following areas, depending on strengths and interests, while collaborating across the broader team:
- Mechanical design: CAD, mechanisms, actuators, and physical prototyping.
- Robot learning: Machine learning, robot control, and simulation.
- AI systems: Python, multimodal AI, agentic systems, and model deployment.
- Embedded systems: Electronics, PCB design, microcontrollers, and hardware integration.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Strong fundamentals and hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Mechanical design: CAD, mechanisms, actuators, and physical prototyping.
- Robot learning: Machine learning, robot control, and simulation.
- AI systems: Python, multimodal AI, agentic systems, and model deployment.
- Embedded systems: Electronics, PCB design, microcontrollers, and hardware integration.
- Practical projects, independent thinking, strong problem-solving skills, and curiosity.
Qualifications
- Research experience and publications are welcome but not required.
- Self-driven individuals who thrive in the intensity and fast pace of an early-stage startup.
- Adaptability, initiative, and a strong commitment to building exceptional products.
What We Offer
- Competitive stipend.
- Collaborative living and working environment.
- Flexible working hours, with an emphasis on ownership, creativity, and meaningful results.
- Hands-on product development, with opportunities to take ownership of engineering challenges.
- Interdisciplinary learning, with exposure to robotics, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, and product development.
- Research opportunities, including the freedom to explore novel ideas and conduct experiments.
- Meaningful ownership and impact, with the opportunity to influence technical decisions and shape the direction of an early-stage robotics startup.