Smart Living Intern
About the position This internship provides a hands-on opportunity for a college student to contribute to assistive technology development using the Stretch Robot platform. The intern will collaborate with the technology team to design, program, and test a functional robotic task that supports independence and accessibility.
Responsibilities
- Program the Stretch Robot to successfully perform one defined assistive task, such as retrieving an item for a user or delivering an object to a designated location.
- Participate in selecting and refining the task in collaboration with the team.
- Develop, test, and iterate on software and control systems required to complete the task.
- Document development process, challenges, and outcomes.
- Assist in designing and prototyping enhancements to the robot, which may include custom attachments or modifications for the robot’s gripper/hand, fabrication of assistive tools or accessories, and development of a docking or charging station.
- Explore usability improvements for real-world assistive applications.
- Attend regular team meetings and provide progress updates.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and stakeholders.
- Maintain clear documentation of code, designs, and testing results.
Requirements
- Interest in robotics, programming, or assistive technology
- Basic experience with programming (e.g., Python, ROS, or similar)
- Problem-solving and willingness to learn
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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