Human Interactive Driving Intern, Platform Research

Toyota Research Institute(1 month ago)

HybridInternshipIntern$90,000 - $130,000Human Interactive Driving Research

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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Required Skills

Generative AI
Procedural Generation
Simulation Development
Game Development
CARLA Simulator
Unreal Engine
Unity Engine
Godot Engine
C++ Programming
Python Programming

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Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science
PhD in Robotics
PhD in Human-Robot Interaction

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.