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Robotics roles in automation, perception systems, and controls engineering qualify for CPT when your DSO confirms the work integrates directly with your degree program. Most F-1 students pursuing CPT in robotics are enrolled in engineering, computer science, or mechatronics programs and need employer authorization letters that map the role to specific coursework.
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Join our cutting-edge research team to help advance the next generation of Embodied AI and Humanoid Robotics. As a research intern, you will develop AI technologies that enable humanoid robots to understand, reason, and interact with the physical world through complex manipulation, assembly, and tool-use tasks. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research with the goal of publishing at leading AI and robotics conferences.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending on your background and interests, projects may include:
- Embodied AI for dexterous manipulation, assembly, and tool use
- Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models and Foundation Models for robotic control
- World-Action Models (WAM) for long-horizon planning and decision making
- Learning from human demonstrations, teleoperation, and autonomous data collection
- Sim-to-real transfer, reinforcement learning, and real-world robot deployment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking highly motivated graduate students with:
- Strong research experience in robotics, embodied AI, machine learning, computer vision, or related fields
- Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX, and strong Python programming skills
- Familiarity with one or more of the following:
- Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models
- Foundation Models or multimodal AI
- Reinforcement learning or imitation learning
- Robot manipulation, motion planning, or control
- Agentic AI systems for robotics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience with humanoid or loco manipulators (e.g., Unitree G1)
- Experience with teleoperation systems (e.g., Pico, Sonic)
- Experience with robotics simulators (e.g., Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Genesis)
- Familiarity with ROS/ROS 2 and real-world robot experimentation
- Familiarity with policy deployment on edge AI devices (e.g., Jetson GPUs)
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
- Duration: Approximately 4 months
- Start Date: Flexible
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Objective: Conduct high-impact research leading to publications at premier AI and robotics conferences (e.g., CoRL, RSS, ICRA, IROS, NeurIPS, ICML)
If you are excited about building AI that enables robots to perform complex real-world tasks—including assembly, tool use, and dexterous manipulation—we encourage you to apply.
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.
INTRODUCTION
Join our cutting-edge research team to help advance the next generation of Embodied AI and Humanoid Robotics. As a research intern, you will develop AI technologies that enable humanoid robots to understand, reason, and interact with the physical world through complex manipulation, assembly, and tool-use tasks. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research with the goal of publishing at leading AI and robotics conferences.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Depending on your background and interests, projects may include:
- Embodied AI for dexterous manipulation, assembly, and tool use
- Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models and Foundation Models for robotic control
- World-Action Models (WAM) for long-horizon planning and decision making
- Learning from human demonstrations, teleoperation, and autonomous data collection
- Sim-to-real transfer, reinforcement learning, and real-world robot deployment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
We are seeking highly motivated graduate students with:
- Strong research experience in robotics, embodied AI, machine learning, computer vision, or related fields
- Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX, and strong Python programming skills
- Familiarity with one or more of the following:
- Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models
- Foundation Models or multimodal AI
- Reinforcement learning or imitation learning
- Robot manipulation, motion planning, or control
- Agentic AI systems for robotics
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Hands-on experience with humanoid or loco manipulators (e.g., Unitree G1)
- Experience with teleoperation systems (e.g., Pico, Sonic)
- Experience with robotics simulators (e.g., Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Genesis)
- Familiarity with ROS/ROS 2 and real-world robot experimentation
- Familiarity with policy deployment on edge AI devices (e.g., Jetson GPUs)
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
- Duration: Approximately 4 months
- Start Date: Flexible
- Location: Cambridge, MA
- Objective: Conduct high-impact research leading to publications at premier AI and robotics conferences (e.g., CoRL, RSS, ICRA, IROS, NeurIPS, ICML)
If you are excited about building AI that enables robots to perform complex real-world tasks—including assembly, tool use, and dexterous manipulation—we encourage you to apply.
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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Get Access To All JobsRobotics CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a robotics internship automatically qualify for CPT?
No. Your DSO must confirm the robotics role is an integral part of your current curriculum, not just related to your field. You'll need a job offer letter, a faculty or advisor endorsement connecting the work to specific coursework or a degree requirement, and your DSO's authorization before your start date. Starting work before CPT is approved violates your F-1 status.
Can I do CPT in robotics if my degree is computer science, not robotics engineering?
Yes, if your DSO agrees the role integrates with your program. Robotics software roles covering perception, motion planning, or embedded systems map cleanly to computer science curricula. The key is documenting how the specific job duties connect to your coursework, not just the job title. Your advisor's written endorsement is typically what the DSO needs to approve the authorization.
How do I find robotics employers who understand CPT work authorization?
Search Migrate Mate to identify robotics and automation companies with experience hiring F-1 students. Employers familiar with CPT already know they don't file anything with USCIS for CPT itself, which removes a common source of confusion and delay. Targeting companies with that background shortens the offer-to-authorization timeline significantly.
Does CPT in robotics count against my OPT eligibility?
Part-time CPT doesn't affect OPT. Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, including the STEM OPT extension. Most F-1 students in robotics programs use CPT for one or two semesters and stay under the 12-month threshold, but you should track cumulative full-time CPT days carefully with your DSO from the start.
What documentation does a robotics employer typically need from me for CPT?
Most robotics employers need your I-20 with the CPT authorization page, your current visa stamp or status documentation, and confirmation that your authorized dates cover the entire employment period. Some employers in defense or government contracting also run USCIS work authorization verification through E-Verify, so have your authorization documents ready before your first day.