Telerobotics & Spatial Computing Intern (Hybrid)

Toyota Research Institute; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is seeking a Robotics Intern passionate about teleoperation, VR/AR, and spatial computing. You will design, implement, and test systems that allow humans to control and teach robots through immersive interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create real-time prototypes that integrate robot hardware, motion capture, haptics, and 3D graphics.

In this role you’ll develop VR/AR interfaces for robot control, build tools for 3D scene reconstruction, and

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Python, C++, or Swift for real-time systems and graphics programming, and familiarity with Git, UNIX/Linux systems, and AI tools (Claude, Codex).
• Familiarity with VR/AR/XR frameworks (Unity, Unreal, visionOS or equivalent) and spatial input systems.
• Understanding of robot kinematics, motion capture, and teleoperation control principles.
• Exposure to 3D perception and visualization (depth images, point clouds, or gaussian splatting).
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills, with a willingness to collaborate and learn across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test systems that enable humans to control and teach robots through immersive interfaces.
• Develop real-time software prototypes that integrate robot hardware, motion capture, haptics, and 3D graphics.
• Build tools for 3D scene reconstruction and create interactions for physical AI such as visualizing policy intent.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical design, perception, controls, and UX.

Skills

VR/AR frameworks

Spatial input systems

Robot kinematics

Teleoperation control

3D perception/visualization

Problem solving & communication

Education

Pursuing a degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

C++

Swift

Git

UNIX/Linux

AI tools (Claude, Codex)

Job description

Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is seeking a Robotics Intern passionate about teleoperation, VR/AR, and spatial computing. You will design, implement, and test systems that allow humans to control and teach robots through immersive interfaces, collaborating with cross-functional teams to create real-time prototypes that integrate robot hardware, motion capture, haptics, and 3D graphics.

In this role you’ll develop VR/AR interfaces for robot control, build tools for 3D scene reconstruction, and