Internship: Deep Learning for Robotic Grasping

MERL is looking for a highly motivated and qualified intern to work on computer vision for visual feedback and robotic grasping. The ideal candidate would be a Ph.D. student with a strong background in deep learning and robotic manipulation. Several topics are available for consideration, including state estimation of objects at high speed, closed-loop reactive grasping, vision-guided dynamic object grasping, goal-driven grasping, deformable object grasping, and grasping in clutter. The project requires the development of novel algorithms with implementation and evaluation on a robotic platform. Experience working with a physics engine simulator like PyBullet, Issac Gym, Mujoco, or Gazebo is preferred. Proficiency in Python programming is necessary, and experience with ROS is a plus. The successful candidate will collaborate with MERL researchers, and publication of the relevant results is expected. The start date is flexible, and the expected duration of the internship is 3-4 months. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with their recent CV and list of publications in related topics.

Research Areas: Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics

Contact: Siddarth Jain

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