Robotics Intern
Toyota Research Institute
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- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- PythonC++SwiftGitLinux
- Work
- On-site in Cambridge · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
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- Listed
- Nov 9, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we are developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience and improve the quality of human life. We are seeking a Robotics Intern passionate about teleoperation, VR/AR, and spatial computing to help advance TRI’s next-generation telerobotics platform.
The Internship
This is a paid 12-week internship opportunity and is a hybrid, in-office role. You will design, implement, and test systems that enable humans to control and teach robots through immersive interfaces, contributing to TRI’s mission of extending human capability through robotics.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop real-time software prototypes that integrate robot hardware, motion capture, haptics, and 3D graphics.
- Develop and refine VR/AR interfaces for robot control.
- Build tools for 3D scene reconstruction.
- Create interactions for physical AI, such as visualizing and communicating policy intent.
- Opportunities to run user studies, contribute to open-source codebases and research publications, and demonstrate prototypes.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Experience with Python, C++, or Swift for real-time systems and graphics programming.
- Familiarity with Git, UNIX/Linux systems.
- Familiarity with VR/AR/XR frameworks (Unity, Unreal, visionOS or equivalent) and spatial input systems.
- Understanding of robot kinematics, motion capture, and teleoperation control principles.
- Exposure to 3D perception and visualization (depth images, point clouds, or gaussian splatting).
- Familiarity with AI tools (Claude, Codex).
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a willingness to collaborate and learn across disciplines.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Bonus Qualifications
- Familiarity with Apple development systems and frameworks, such as SwiftUI, RealityKit, ARKit, and Xcode.
- Background in UX design for immersive or robotics systems.
- Experience with ROS2, Isaac Sim, or similar simulation tools.
- Interest in evaluating system usability through human-subject studies.
- Knowledge of tactile sensing, force feedback, or haptic interfaces.
- Experience with motion retargeting for manipulation and locomotion control.