FieldAI · 17 hours ago
1.76 Robotics Research Internship, Humanoid Manipulation (Summer 2026) | PhD Internship
Boston, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerFieldAI is transforming how robots interact with the real world, and they are seeking a Robotics Research Intern for Summer 2026. The role involves advancing humanoid manipulation research, designing experiments, and developing manipulation systems for humanoid robots to support autonomy and robot learning efforts.
Enterprise SoftwareRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics
Responsibilities
Advance Humanoid Manipulation Research
Design, implement, and evaluate manipulation strategies for humanoid robots across diverse tasks
Explore loco-manipulation problems that integrate perception, planning, and control
Contribute to research projects from early ideas through on-robot experimentation
Build Systems That Bridge Research and Deployment
Translate research concepts into working robotic systems tested on real hardware
Develop experimental setups and tooling to support data collection and evaluation
Help ensure manipulation systems are robust, reproducible, and field-relevant
Contribute to Robotics Foundation Model Development
Support data collection pipelines used to train robotics foundation models
Work with embodiment-agnostic representations to enable transfer across robot platforms
Collaborate with researchers to integrate manipulation data into scalable learning frameworks
Collaborate Across Disciplines
Partner with mechanical and electrical engineers on hardware integration and system bring-up
Work with teleoperators and field teams to refine interfaces and improve manipulation outcomes
Engage closely with researchers and engineers to align experiments with broader autonomy goals
Rapidly Iterate and Learn
Prototype quickly, run experiments on hardware, and analyze results rigorously
Balance exploratory research with concrete deliverables over the course of the internship
Debug system-level issues spanning software, hardware, and learning
Qualification
Required
Current PhD student in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, AI/ML, or a closely related field
Research experience in robotic manipulation, loco-manipulation, or related robotics domains
Strong foundation in robot kinematics, dynamics, and control
Proficiency in Python and/or C++, with experience using robotics or ML tooling
Experience designing experiments and evaluating results on robotic systems (simulation or hardware)
Curiosity, initiative, and a strong interest in embodied intelligence and real-world robotics
Preferred
Prior experience working with humanoid robots or dexterous robotic hands
Background in learning-based manipulation, including imitation learning or reinforcement learning
Hands-on experience running experiments on real robot hardware
Familiarity with ROS or ROS 2
Publications, preprints, or open-source contributions in robotics or AI
Interest in bridging cutting-edge research with practical, field-ready robotic systems
Company
FieldAI
FieldAI is pioneering the development of a field-proven, hardware agnostic brain technology that enables many different types of robots to operate autonomously in hazardous, offroad, and potentially harsh industrial settings – all without GPS, maps, or any pre-programmed routes.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$405M2025-08-20Series Unknown· $91M
2025-08-20Series A· $314M
Leadership Team
Ali Agha
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