Internship - Human-Robot Interaction

Internship Opportunity At Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc.

MERL is seeking a highly motivated and qualified intern to conduct research on human-robot interaction. There are several research topics of interest, including foundation models, shared autonomy, object handovers, learning from feedback, and safety in close proximity. Applicants must be Ph.D. students with strong backgrounds in robot learning or 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.

The start date and duration are flexible, and interested applicants are encouraged to apply with an updated CV and a list of relevant publications.

Required Specific Experience

• Demonstrated experience in human-robot interaction, robot learning, or vision-language models
• Experience with ROS2, Python, and deep learning frameworks such as Py Torch
• Current enrollment in a Ph.D. program
• A strong publication record or demonstrated research potential

The pay range for this internship position will be 6-8K per month.

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.