Robotics Research Intern, Manipulation

Tri-global Solutions Group Inc.

. Develop and evaluate agentic approaches using vision-language models to reason about and execute robotic manipulation tasks .

Posted 11/5/2026internshipLos Altos • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $45 - $65 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in robotics, particularly in robotic manipulation and integration of vision-language models with physical robot capabilities. Proficient in programming with C++ and Python, with hands-on experience in developing and testing robotic systems and conducting experiments.

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C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingRobotics FundamentalsROS/ROS 2 ExperienceVision-Language Models

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Hard Skills

Robotic ManipulationMotion Planning3D GeometryComputer VisionGrasp PlanningRobot SimulationTechnical Software DebuggingExperiment DesignSystem Performance AnalysisFailure Recovery

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationProblem FormulationAnalytical Thinking

Tools & Technologies

Robotics Software FrameworksAutonomous Planning SystemsRobot Learning Methods

Industry Keywords

RoboticsAutonomous SystemsResearch PublicationsOpen-Source Contributions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and evaluate agentic approaches using vision-language models to reason about and execute robotic manipulation tasks
Integrate foundation-model agents with reusable robotic capabilities, including perception, motion planning, grasping, and manipulation
Investigate three-dimensional spatial reasoning, robot action feasibility, execution monitoring, and failure recovery
Design and conduct experiments on physical robotic platforms or in simulation
Analyze system performance, characterize failure modes, and evaluate generalization across tasks and environments
Communicate research findings through technical presentations, demonstrations, reports, and potential publications
Work closely with researchers and engineers to develop systems connecting foundation-model reasoning with physical robot capabilities
Conduct hands-on experimentation on physical robotic platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python
Experience developing, testing, or debugging technical software
Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, including one or more of robot kinematics, dynamics, motion planning, perception, or control
Experience with robotics-related projects through research, coursework, or personal projects, using physical hardware and/or simulation
Ability to formulate technical problems, design experiments, and systematically analyze results
Interest in robotic manipulation, autonomous systems, and connecting high-level reasoning with physical robot capabilities
Hands-on experience with robotic manipulators, motion planning frameworks, or robot simulation environments is a bonus
Familiarity with 3D geometry, computer vision, grasp planning, or contact-rich manipulation is a bonus
Experience with ROS/ROS 2, robotics software frameworks, vision-language models, LLM agents, autonomous planning systems, robot learning methods, or research publications/open-source contributions/substantial technical projects is a bonus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off, including holiday pay and sick time