Human Interactive Driving Intern, Human-Machine Interaction Research

Toyota Research Institute(27 days ago)

HybridInternshipIntern$90,000 - $130,000Human-Machine Interaction Research

About this role

A Human-Machine Interaction Research Intern at Toyota Research Institute works on projects that leverage drivers' behavioral, cognitive, and emotional states to improve driving safety and performance. The role focuses on designing and running studies in a driving motion simulator and exploring how human-machine interfaces can enhance the driving experience. Interns are embedded within the Human-Machine Interaction Research group and contribute to research aimed at human-centered AI for mobility. The internship is expected to result in publishable work in leading human-computer interaction or cognitive science venues.

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Required Skills

User Studies
Experiment Design
Human Subjects Research
Driving Simulation
Intervention Design
Human Machine Interfaces
Human Centered AI
Machine Learning
Physiological Signal Measurement
Eye Tracking

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Qualifications

Pursuing PhD in Computer Science
Pursuing PhD in Human Computer Interaction
Pursuing PhD in Cognitive Science
Pursuing PhD in Psychology
Pursuing PhD in Human Factors Engineering

About Toyota Research Institute

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Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is Toyota’s research arm focused on advancing robotics, automated driving, human‑centered AI, energy and materials, and related technologies with the mission of "innovating to improve the human experience." TRI conducts fundamental and applied research to develop prototypes and scalable systems—ranging from automated driving stacks and human‑interactive driving to large behavior models and robotics—and publishes its technical work. The institute collaborates with academic and industry partners, shares findings via publications and a technical blog, and aims to translate research into safer, more useful products and services.