Robotics Intern, Dynamics and Simulation at Toyota Research Institute

Los Altos, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

InternshipExperience Level

InternshipJob Type

UnknownVisa

RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent; advanced degree, physics and engineering background a plus
Experience developing numerical methods and scientific software including physics-based simulation
Solid grasp in at least some of linear algebra, differential equations, partial differential equations, nonlinear equations, geometry, and related numerical methods
Excellent software development skills, preferably in C++

Responsibilities

Collaborate with other software engineers and research scientists to develop physically-accurate, reliable, and fast models and algorithms relevant to the simulation and robotics community
Work towards solving difficult modeling, mathematical, and implementation problems with a focus on accuracy of simulation results, and reliability and performance of software
Distill physical and mathematical phenomena into the clearest possible software model and make it work
Contribute to publishing in a scientific journal and implementing new capabilities in the open source software, Drake

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

C++DrakeMultibody DynamicsPhysics SimulationRobot SimulationComputational GeometryRenderingContact ResponseNumerical IntegrationTime SteppingEvent HandlingDifferentiable Programming

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this internship paid?

Yes, this is a paid 12-week internship opportunity.

What is the work arrangement for this internship?

This internship will be a hybrid in-office role.

What skills or background are required for this internship?

The role involves working on Drake, which is open source, modern C++ software, and requires collaboration with software engineers and research scientists on physically-accurate simulation tools. Expertise in areas like robotics, multibody dynamics, numerical methods, or software engineering is valuable given the team's composition.

What is the team culture like at TRI Robotics?

The team uses rigorous best practices including extensive unit and validation tests, detailed documentation, collaborative pre-merge peer review, and encourages publication of novel work and collaboration with the robotics community.

What makes a strong candidate for this internship?

Strong candidates will have background in robotics, computer graphics, computational mechanics, multibody dynamics, numerical methods, or software engineering, and interest in contributing to open-source Drake tools through collaboration and research.

Toyota Research Institute

Research in mobility, safety, and automation

About Toyota Research Institute

Toyota Research Institute focuses on improving mobility through research and development in the automotive and technology sectors. The company works on enhancing safety, automated driving, robotics, materials science, and machine learning. Their products include advanced safety features and automated driving systems that aim to make driving safer and more efficient. Unlike many competitors, TRI emphasizes a research-driven approach, collaborating with various partners and licensing their innovations to enhance Toyota's offerings and maintain a competitive edge. The goal of TRI is to advance mobility solutions that improve quality of life and support the transition to zero-emissions transportation.

Los Altos, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$100MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Highly competitive benefits package

Robust programs to support the wellbeing, happiness, and health of our people and their families.

401(k) plan including matching and annual profit sharing along with total vacation and holidays totaling 38 days per year.

Subsidized commuter benefits and generous employee and vehicle allowances

2 paid days per year to participate in volunteer activities.

Maternity Leave program with 10 paid weeks plus baby bonding leave and Milk Stork for traveling moms

Baby Bonding Leave–an additional 16 paid weeks–to all new parents, including those who choose to adopt.

Back-up child and adult / elder care programs to help everyone thrive

WellBeats Virtual Fitness Trainer.

Risks

Public skepticism may undermine AI-assisted driving safety initiatives.

Boston Dynamics' high costs could impact TRI's humanoid robot project returns.

Complexity of real-world environments may delay TRI's robot skill deployment.

Differentiation

TRI focuses on AI to enhance human life and mobility.

Partnerships with Boston Dynamics and Stanford showcase TRI's collaborative innovation.

TRI's Driving Sensei concept integrates AI to improve driver skills and engagement.

Upsides

Generative AI allows TRI's robots to learn complex tasks without new coding.

TRI's AI-driven material synthesis could revolutionize EV battery development.

Autonomous tandem drifting collaboration with Stanford pushes vehicle dynamics boundaries.

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