Internship - Planning and Control of Mobile Manipulators
Company: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
MERL is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to
conduct research on fast/robust whole-body motion planning and
control of mobile manipulators for agility, safety and precision.
The ideal candidate should demonstrate solid background and track
record of publications in the areas of robotic dynamics, motion
planning, and control. Strong C++ and Python coding skills,
knowledge of robotic software such as Pinocchio/Pybullet/MuJoCo,
and optimization tools such as CasADi/PyTorch are a necessity.
Ph.D. students in mechanical engineering, robotics, computer
science, and electrical engineering are encouraged to apply. Start
date for this internship is around summer 2026 and the duration is
about 3 months. Required Specific Experience Experience with
robotic software such as Pinocchio/Pybullet/MuJoCo/ROS Strong C++
and Python coding skills Optimization tools such as CasADi/PyTorch
The pay range for this internship position will be 6-8K per month.
Mitsubishi Electric Research Labs, Inc. "MERL" provides equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law
requirements, MERL complies with applicable state and local laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in
which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,
placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves
of absence, compensation and training. MERL expressly prohibits any
form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national
origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Improper interference with the ability of MERL?s employees to
perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and
including discharge. Working at MERL requires full authorization to
work in the U.S and access to technology, software and other
information that is subject to governmental access control
restrictions, due to export controls. Employment is conditioned on
continued full authorization to work in the U.S and the
availability of government authorization for the release of these
items, which might include without limitation, obtaining an export
license or other documentation. MERL may delay commencement of
employment, rescind an offer of employment, terminate employment,
and/or modify job responsibilities, compensation, benefits, and/or
access to MERL facilities and information systems, as MERL deems
appropriate, to ensure practical compliance with applicable
employment law and government access control restrictions. In
addition to base pay, interns receive a relocation stipend, covered
travel to and from MERL, and a monthly Charlie Card for local
commuting. Interns are invited to participate in weekly social
gatherings and professional development opportunities, including
research talks by both internal and external speakers. Interns who
meet the 90-day waiting period are also eligible for health
insurance coverage. MERL provides immigration support for qualified
candidates as needed. Employment is considered ?at-will,? and the
Company reserves the right to modify base salary or any other
compensation program at any time, including for reasons related to
individual performance, departmental or Company performance, and
market conditions.
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