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Toyota Research Institute · 1 day ago

Human Interactive Driving Intern – Human Aware Interaction and Learning

Cambridge, MA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$40/hr - $58/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is focused on improving the quality of human life through innovative technologies. The Human Interactive Driving Intern will engage in research to enhance interactions between human drivers and intelligent vehicles, aiming for publication in top-tier conferences.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)AutomotiveConsumer ResearchMachine LearningProduct Research

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Perform research and publish in a relevant venue on relevant topics. Publication target venues include CVPR, ICRA, NeurIPS, and HRI, depending on the exact project outcome. Emphasis on how novel representations allow us to capture human characteristics and interact with humans towards long-term shared autonomy, in a data-efficient, robust, and explainable way. The exact topic is to be finalized with the mentor

Exploration of both computational and cognitive phenomena, working with a team of researchers to create new approaches for understanding, predicting, and interacting with humans

Work from approach inception and ideation to validation of the developed approaches

Qualification

Machine LearningRoboticsComputer VisionHuman-Centric AIImitation LearningReinforcement LearningPythonPytorch/TensorFlowScientific ResearchCollaboration Skills

Required

Ph.D. Student in related fields - ML/AI, robotics, human-centric AI, or computer vision

Publication background in relevant venues in the field. Specific areas: Imitation/reinforcement learning (RL), control and decision theory, human behavior modeling and understanding, shared control, and computational tutoring

Frameworks: Pytorch/TensorFlow, and similar DL frameworks and tools

Coding: Python, experience working in a team on joint scientific projects

An ideal candidate can refine a topic and complete a scientific research plan in collaboration with the mentor and other researchers

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off benefits (including holiday pay and sick time)

Company

Toyota Research Institute

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Toyota Research Institute is an R&D enterprise with an initial focus on artificial intelligence and robotics.

Founded in 2016

Palo Alto, California, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.tri.global

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