Adaptive AI for Human-Robot Collaboration Intern - Honda Research Institute USA

Adaptive AI for Human-Robot Collaboration Intern

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Adaptive AI for Human-Robot Collaboration Intern

Job Number: P24INT-34
​Honda Research Institute USA (HRI-US) is seeking a driven and creative research intern to contribute to a cutting-edge project focused on building adaptive AI agents capable of operating in complex, human-AI collaborative environments. The work centers on enabling robots to rapidly interpret new tasks and team dynamics with minimal prior exposure, through advanced meta-reinforcement learning and language model-based frameworks. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to explore the intersection of robotics, meta-learning, and interactive AI. Ideal candidates will have a solid foundation in AI, robotics, or a related field, with experience in deep reinforcement learning and a keen interest in adaptive learning systems. Collaborative mindset, and a passion for innovation are essential.
San Jose, CA

 

Key Responsibilities

 
  • Investigate and design innovative algorithms that empower robots to autonomously adapt to and learn new tasks within team-based environments.
  • Implement one or a combination of algorithms involving meta-learning, transfer learning, lifelong learning, and other similar approaches in simulation
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of researchers to design and implement cutting-edge solutions.

  • Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals     

 

Minimum Qualifications

 
  • Ph.D. candidate in robotics, computer science, or similar fields
  • Research experience in projects related to reinforcement learning, meta learning, transfer learning, lifelong learning
  • Excellent programming skills in Python, C++, and experience with popular machine learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

 

Bonus Qualifications

  • Familiarity with working with LLMs/VLMs
  • Hands-on experience with RL libraries
  • Strong publication records in topics related to multi-agent system in robotics or AI conferences (ICRA, IROS, RSS, CORL, NeurIPS, AAAI, AAMAS, ICLR, etc.)
  • Passion for learning new software tools and languages.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills     

 

Years of Work Experience Required  0
Desired Start Date 9/8/2025
Internship Duration 3 Months
Position Keywords Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, Meta Learning, Transfer Learning

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