2027 Spring Intern, Robotics Lab

The role

The intern will research and develop robot AI methods and systems to help robots perform tasks in the real world. Work includes generating patents and scientific research papers and developing robotics foundation models.

What you will do

• Research and develop robot AI methods and systems that help generalize robots to perform tasks in the real world
• Generate patents and scientific research papers for top-tier publications
• Work with the team to develop and optimize robotics foundation models, real2sim2real techniques, and self-improvement techniques for embodied intelligence
• Work within cross-functional, cross-divisional teams and assist in the design, analysis, and performance evaluation from concept to completion

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a PhD degree in EECS/Robotics
• Deep understanding of 3D representations (meshes, point clouds, Gaussian splats), coordinate frames, forward and inverse kinematics, and dynamics
• Experience with foundational computer vision techniques, including object detection, segmentation, tracking, and 3D pose estimation
• Extensive experience managing robot models, scenes, and assets using simulation platforms such as MuJoCo and Isaac Sim
• Demonstrated research experience in robot foundation models or agentic robotics approaches
• Strong research experience with one of the following: contact-rich manipulation, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, and full-body motion control
• Familiarity with Python, PyTorch, C++, and ROS2
• Excellent verbal communication and writing skills

Benefits

• annual bonus eligibility
• generous benefits

Before you apply

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Must not disclose any trade secrets of a current or previous employer

About the company

The Robotics Lab at Samsung Research America is a new facility under the Robot eXperience (RX) division dedicated to advancing the field of robotics through research and development.