What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applied Scientist / Research Scientist (Intern/Co-op) position at Avant Robotics USA?
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize core robotic algorithms: including motion planning, navigation control, and perception fusion (e.g., SLAM, sensor fusion for LiDAR/vision/IMU).
- Implement kinematic/dynamic modeling: such as trajectory generation, force control, and enhancing algorithm robustness in dynamic environments.
- Algorithm integration and testing: integrate algorithms with hardware systems, perform simulation (e.g., using ROS, Gazebo, MuJoCo), and deploy/debug on physical robots.
- Explore advanced technologies: research cutting-edge approaches such as imitation learning, reinforcement learning, and multimodal models to improve robotic autonomy and decision-making.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Automation, or related fields.
- Programming skills: Proficiency in C /Python, with experience using ROS, OpenCV, and PyTorch/TensorFlow.
- Theoretical foundation: Solid knowledge of robotics theory (kinematics, control systems, optimization) and sensor processing (LiDAR, vision, IMU).
- Practical experience: Hands-on experience in motion control, SLAM, or path planning; familiarity with reinforcement learning frameworks is a plus.
- Comprehensive abilities: Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork spirit, and ability to drive projects from research to deployment.
Preferred Skills
- Publications in top conferences (e.g., RSS, CoRL, ICRA, IROS, NeurIPS), or practical experience in multi-robot systems/human-robot collaboration.
- Experience in training/deploying large-scale AI models in robotics.
Salary : $800 - $1,200