About the role#
This is a paid internship focused on training humanoid and mobile robotic systems for Physical AI applications. You will work directly with robotics engineers, AI researchers, and data teams to help robots learn to interact with the physical world through teleoperation. This role involves using immersive VR systems to perform tasks that contribute to the development of Vision Language Models and robotic autonomy.
What you'll do#
- Operate humanoid robots, robotic arms, or mobile robotic systems using VR headsets, game controllers, and specialized teleoperation rigs.
- Perform repetitive real-world manipulation tasks, such as stacking, sorting, and assembling, to help train robotic AI systems.
- Capture and document robot behaviors, including edge cases and failures, to improve system reliability.
- Perform data filtering based on specific data quality criteria.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an accredited college program in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Data Science.
- Authorization to work in the United States without the need for company sponsorship.
- Strong proficiency with VR systems and game controllers.
- Exceptional hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and spatial awareness.
- Ability to remain focused while performing repetitive physical tasks with high accuracy.
- Basic knowledge of Python, shell scripting, Git, or Linux.
- Comfort standing for extended periods and working onsite in a robotics lab environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Mountain View, California.
- Modality: On-site, 5 days per week.
- Term: Summer 2026.
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