Human Interactive Driving Intern, Platform Research
Toyota Research Institute
About this role
A Summer 2026 Research Intern in Human Interactive Driving at Toyota Research Institute will work on next-generation training and assessment tools for performance driving using advanced driving simulators. The role focuses on combining generative AI and human-factors research to generate novel driving courses tailored to driver skill and behavior. The intern will work hands-on with a physical simulation platform, develop software prototypes, and help design validation experiments. They will also contribute to publishing research findings in academic venues.
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About Toyota Research Institute
tri.globalToyota 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.
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About Toyota Research Institute
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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