Research Intern: High-Fidelity Robotics Simulation and Learning - Honda Research Institute USA

Research Intern: High-Fidelity Robotics Simulation and Learning

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Research Intern: High-Fidelity Robotics Simulation and Learning

Job Number: P26INT-28
Honda Research Institute USA (HRI-US) is seeking a self-motivated Ph.D. student to join our Intelligence Robotics Research Division. The intern will conduct research in high-fidelity robotics simulation, focusing on methods that improve the accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of simulation for complex robotic interactions. The position involves developing novel computational and learning-based approaches that enable advanced robotic applications while addressing the practical limitations of simulation cost and performance. HRI-US welcomes innovative ideas aligned with these broad research areas.
San Jose, CA

 

Key Responsibilities

 
  • Propose novel ideas and conduct research on the topics described above.
  • Formulate research hypotheses, design experiments, and evaluate results.
  • Contribute to the portfolio of patents and publish research results when applicable at top-tier conferences and journals.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 
  • Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in computer science, computer graphics, robotics, or a related field.
  • A minimum of one year of research experience relevant to the position (e.g., contact-rich policy learning, physics simulation, simulator distillation).
  • Programming skills, including sufficient technical depth to critically evaluate and validate outputs from AI-assisted coding or research tools if used.

 

Bonus Qualifications​

  • Strong background in physics and mathematics, particularly calculus and linear algebra.
  • Experience with contact-rich multi-finger manipulation and understanding of the underlying physical principles.
  • Experience designing, implementing, or evaluating model architectures and assessing dataset quality and diversity for robotic manipulation tasks.
  • Experience with or understanding of simulation methods and the underlying physics.
  • Experience with or understanding of robot dynamics and real-world robotic hardware.

 

Years of Work Experience Required   0
Desired Start Date  June 2027
Internship Duration  3 Months
Position Keywords  Robotics, High-Fidelity Simulation, Policy Learning, Simulator Distillation

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