Internship: Autonomous mobile robot data collection

Key Skills

AI Robotic systems, C Programming, C++, Computer Vision (CV), Mechanical, Optimization, Python Programming, Rust

Job Description

MERL is seeking a highly motivated intern to collaborate in the collection of data for sensing, planning, and control methods in a robotic test-bed using Turtlebots at MERL. The ideal candidate is enrolled in a Masters/PhD program in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace Engineering, Robotics, Computer Science, or related program, with prior experience in motion planning, control, optimization, computer vision, and their application in mobile robots, including experimental validation. The candidate should be proficient in ROS, C/C++, and Python. The expected duration of the internship is 1-2 months, with a flexible start date in early summer to fall.

Research Areas: Robotics

Contact: Chiori Hori

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