Robotics Intern - Large Behavior Models, Trustworthy Learning under Uncertainty (TLU)
Toyota Research InstituteLos Altos, California
Internship
Posted September 19, 2025
$45 - $65/hr
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Job Description
A research internship focused on developing and applying machine learning techniques for robotics, particularly large behavior models, to enhance robotic manipulation, safety, and adaptability in human environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Propose, conduct, and transfer pioneering research in Machine Learning for Robotics.
- Utilize large sensory data and simulation to solve open problems.
- Test research ideas in real-world robotic applications.
- Contribute to publications at top academic venues related to ML and robotics.
- Work on areas such as Policy Evaluation, Failure Detection and Mitigation, and Active Learning for Large Behavior Models.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or recent graduate of a degree program in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with relevant coursework or experience in Machine Learning or Robotics.
- Experience working with large amounts of sensory data and simulation to solve open problems in Machine Learning for Robotics.
- Knowledge of and experience with at least one of the following areas: Policy Evaluation, Failure Detection and Mitigation, Active Learning, Multi-Modal Foundation Models, Generative Modeling, Imitation Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Planning Control, Statistics, Uncertainty Estimation, Out-of-Distribution Detection, Safety-Aware Robust Machine Learning, Online Continual Learning.
- Ability to propose, conduct, and transfer pioneering research in Machine Learning for Robotics as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience working towards publications at top academic venues related to Machine Learning or Robotics.
- Willingness to test research ideas in real-world settings, including on robots.
- Availability to commit to a 12-week paid internship during Summer 2026.
- Ability to work in a hybrid in-office role, with the expectation of working on-site as required.
- Submission of a CV that includes a full list of publications and a link to Google Scholar.
- Pay rate expectation of between $45 and $65 per hour, depending on experience and other factors.
- Ability to provide or be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off, if offered employment.
Benefits & Perks
Paid internship (summer 2026, 12-week program)
Hybrid in-office role
Competitive hourly pay range of $45 to $65 (California-based roles)
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off including holiday pay and sick time
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