Robotics Intern

About the Role

Intuitive Research & Development Pvt. Ltd. (IRDPL) is building a next-generation research ecosystem focused on advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent automation. Our work includes industrial robotic spray-painting systems, robotic manipulation, AI-driven perception, autonomous navigation, and intelligent motion planning for complex industrial applications.

We are looking for a passionate Robotics Intern who wants to work on challenging real-world robotics problems. The candidate will work with robotic arms, ROS 2, motion-planning frameworks, simulation environments, perception systems, and hardware integration.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and test robotics applications using ROS 2.
• Work on robotic arm control, manipulation, kinematics, and trajectory planning.
• Implement motion-planning algorithms using MoveIt 2 and related frameworks.
• Simulate robotic systems using Gazebo and other robotics simulation tools.
• Integrate robotic arms, sensors, cameras, LiDARs, and other hardware components.
• Develop perception and object-detection pipelines using RGB-D cameras and 3D point clouds.
• Work on 3D object scanning, point-cloud processing, and environment understanding.
• Explore path-planning algorithms for complex industrial tasks.
• Perform robot calibration, coordinate-frame transformations, and TF management.
• Debug ROS nodes, controllers, communication interfaces, and hardware integration issues.
• Conduct experiments, evaluate algorithms, and document technical findings.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic to intermediate knowledge of ROS 2 and Python or C++.
• Understanding of robotics fundamentals, coordinate frames, and transformations.
• Familiarity with Linux and Ubuntu.
• Basic knowledge of robotic kinematics, motion planning, and control systems.
• Understanding of algorithms and data structures.
• Familiarity with Git and software development practices.

Preferred Skills

• MoveIt 2 and robotic manipulation.
• Gazebo or other robotics simulators.
• Nav2 and autonomous navigation.
• OpenCV, PCL, or Open3D for perception and point-cloud processing.
• RGB-D cameras, 3D LiDARs, and sensor integration.
• URDF/Xacro, TF2, ros2_control, and robot controllers.
• Experience with robotic arms, mobile robots, or real-world robotics projects.
• Basic understanding of AI/ML for robotics.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. students or graduates in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Strong interest in research, experimentation, and solving complex engineering problems.
• Willingness to work hands-on with physical robotic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems independently.
• Strong analytical thinking and a learning-oriented mindset.
• Candidates with relevant robotics projects, GitHub repositories, or research experience will be preferred.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience with industrial robotics and advanced automation.
• Exposure to real-world robotic manipulation and motion planning.
• Experience working with ROS 2, MoveIt 2, simulation, and perception systems.
• Opportunities to work on challenging R&D problems involving robotic arms and intelligent automation.
• Mentorship from an engineering and research team.
• Opportunity to be considered for a full-time role based on performance and business requirements.