Robotics Intern

Company: Intuitive Research & Development Pvt. Ltd. (IRDPL)
Location: Moshi, Pune, Maharashtra
Job Type: Full-Time Internship
Experience: Freshers / Final-Year Students / Recent Graduates
Duration: 3–6 Months
Joining: Immediate Joiners Preferred
About Us
Intuitive Research & Development Pvt. Ltd. is building a next-generation research ecosystem focused on advanced robotics, autonomous systems, and intelligent automation. Our work includes industrial robotic spray-painting systems, robotic manipulation, AI-driven perception, autonomous navigation, and intelligent motion planning for complex industrial applications.
Role Overview
We are looking for a passionate Robotics Intern who wants to work on challenging real-world robotics problems. The candidate will work with robotic arms, ROS 2, motion-planning frameworks, simulation environments, perception systems, and hardware integration.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and test robotics applications using ROS 2.
Work on robotic arm control, manipulation, kinematics, and trajectory planning.
Implement motion-planning algorithms using MoveIt 2 and related frameworks.
Simulate robotic systems using Gazebo and other robotics simulation tools.
Integrate robotic arms, sensors, cameras, LiDARs, and other hardware components.
Develop perception and object-detection pipelines using RGB-D cameras and 3D point clouds.
Work on 3D object scanning, point-cloud processing, and environment understanding.
Explore path-planning algorithms for complex industrial tasks.
Perform robot calibration, coordinate-frame transformations, and TF management.
Debug ROS nodes, controllers, communication interfaces, and hardware integration issues.
Conduct experiments, evaluate algorithms, and document technical findings.
Required Technical Skills
Basic to intermediate knowledge of ROS 2 and Python or C++.
Understanding of robotics fundamentals, coordinate frames, and transformations.
Familiarity with Linux and Ubuntu.
Basic knowledge of robotic kinematics, motion planning, and control systems.
Understanding of algorithms and data structures.
Familiarity with Git and software development practices.
Preferred Skills
MoveIt 2 and robotic manipulation.
Gazebo or other robotics simulators.
Nav2 and autonomous navigation.
OpenCV, PCL, or Open3D for perception and point-cloud processing.
RGB-D cameras, 3D LiDARs, and sensor integration.
URDF/Xacro, TF2, ros2_control, and robot controllers.
Experience with robotic arms, mobile robots, or real-world robotics projects.
Basic understanding of AI/ML for robotics.
Candidate Profile
B.E./B.Tech./M.E./M.Tech. students or graduates in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science.
Strong interest in research, experimentation, and solving complex engineering problems.
Willingness to work hands-on with physical robotic systems.
Ability to troubleshoot technical problems independently.
Strong analytical thinking and a learning-oriented mindset.
Candidates with relevant robotics projects, GitHub repositories, or research experience will be preferred.
What You Will Gain
Hands-on experience with industrial robotics and advanced automation.
Exposure to real-world robotic manipulation and motion planning.
Experience working with ROS 2, MoveIt 2, simulation, and perception systems.
Opportunities to work on challenging R&D problems involving robotic arms and intelligent automation.
Mentorship from an engineering and research team.
Opportunity to be considered for a full-time role based on performance and business requirements.

Work arrangement
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