Cambridge Internship Program - Robotics Hardware Design

Location: United Kingdom, Cambridgeshire, Cambridge

Overview:

Drive innovation at Microsoft Research Cambridge by joining a world-class team pioneering breakthroughs in robotics and AI infrastructure. Collaborate across disciplines to develop impactful solutions for datacenter automation and next-generation intelligent systems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and collaborate on innovative robotics research projects, designing, prototyping, and validating new algorithms and control strategies.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team to address both fundamental and applied research challenges.
• Plan, design, and execute experiments to test and validate prototypes in simulation and real-world scenarios.
• Join a vibrant, mentor-guided research community for a 12-week internship, collaborating with fellow interns and leading researchers.
• Gain hands-on experience, present your work, and expand your professional network while making a real impact at Microsoft Research.

Qualifications:

• PhD degree (or on-track to complete) in Robotics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in robotic manipulation, with a focus on gripper/end-effector design for deformable objects of varying geometries.
• Hands-on experience in CAD design, mechanical prototyping, and simulation of robotic end-effectors.
• Experience programming robots and developing control algorithms for adaptive gripping and compliance.
• Ability to thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary teams.