Humanoid Robotics Software Internship

Pensacola, FL or Houston, TX internship

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persona.ai Humanoid Robotics Software Intern at persona.ai working on robotics software including perception, locomotion, manipulation, and machine learning systems. The internship offers hands-on experience developing advanced robotics algorithms and real-time software in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

Develop algorithms for walking, balance, and bipedal movement control systems
Work on computer vision, sensor fusion, and environmental understanding capabilities
Contribute to robotic arm and hand control systems for grasping and dexterous manipulation
Implement learning algorithms, training pipelines, and model optimization for robotic applications
Develop navigation, planning, and decision-making algorithms for real-world operation
Build the core infrastructure, tooling, and runtime systems that power the robot stack

Qualification

Currently pursuing Bachelor'sAny courseworkBasic exposure to robotics conceptsPrevious internshipParticipation in coding clubsTechnical Areas of InterestPerceptionLocomotion

Required

Currently pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, or related field
Genuine curiosity and passion for robotics, AI, or autonomous systems
Eagerness to learn and tackle complex technical challenges
Programming experience in Python and/or C++ through coursework, research, or projects
Willingness to dive into new technologies and frameworks
Strong problem-solving mindset with persistence when debugging code

Preferred

Any coursework, personal projects, or hackathons involving programming or software development
Basic exposure to robotics concepts, machine learning, or computer vision (through classes or personal interest)
Familiarity with version control systems (Git) or software development practices
Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in any technical field
Participation in coding clubs, programming competitions, or open-source projects
Technical Areas of Interest
Perception: Computer vision, sensor fusion, SLAM
Locomotion: Bipedal walking, balance, gait planning

Benefits

Vision

Company

persona.ai

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