Robotics Intern
About the job
- Be a Master’s or PhD student in a robotics-relevant field at a top university.
- Have a good grasp of techniques related to state and world estimation, active control of dynamic systems, and planning or cognitive challenges in these systems.
- Have expertise in at least one programming language (Python, C++, or C), or a proven track record in electronics or hardware design.
- Have project experience.
- Have experience with systems involving complex physical interaction, including locomotion and manipulation.
- Work collaboratively with researchers focused on advancing robotic systems.
- Provide solutions to complex problems.
- Collaborate on publications for submission to worldwide conferences.
- Design systems using model-based and data-driven techniques.
- Apply modern learning algorithms to real-world problems.
- Develop algorithms and improve systems using development skills.
- Work with researchers and engineers to develop prototypes.
- Have a proven track record of publications in top-tier conferences and journals in Machine Learning, Robotics, or related fields, such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, TPAMI, IJCV, NIPS, ICLR, ICML, IJRR, or RSS.
About the company
The Boston Dynamics AI Institute is a research-first organization that advances the fundamental science of artificial intelligence and robotics, funded by Hyundai Motor Group and Boston Dynamics and based in Cambridge. Its work produces new algorithms, models, and hardware concepts, using methods like reinforcement learning and sim-to-real to teach humanoid robots such as Atlas to perform dynamic, whole-body movements, verified first in simulation and then on real hardware. It differs from many rivals by combining university-style openness with corporate-scale resources and pursuing long-term scientific goals rather than immediate products, guided by leaders and partnerships in academia and industry. Its goal is to push the science of intelligent, agile, and safe robots to help people, improve industrial productivity, and assist those with disabilities by bridging simulation and real-world performance.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)
Total Funding
$400M
Headquarters
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 26, 2026 hiring shows active demand for applied scientists in Cambridge.
- Boston Dynamics and RAI kept pushing Atlas learning in 2026, validating the research engine.
- SoftBank’s September 2026 deal signals strategic buyer demand for physical-AI research assets.
What critics are saying
- SoftBank’s September 18, 2026 acquisition sits under CFIUS review, delaying control changes.
- RAI still lacks product revenue, so Hyundai and acquirer funding determine runway.
- If SoftBank blocks data-sharing or Raibert departs, RAI loses its core Atlas advantage.
What makes Robotics and AI Institute unique
- Marc Raibert’s 2022 lab keeps Boston Dynamics-grade robotics talent in Cambridge.
- Its 2026 work spans cognitive AI, athletic AI, organic hardware, and ethics.
- RAI’s Atlas reinforcement-learning stack targets zero-shot loco-manipulation, not narrow demo behaviors.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Remote Work Options
- Hybrid Work Options
- Flexible Work Hours
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Professional Development Budget