Secure Robotics Intern

Organization: Kaisura​ Location: Remote / Hybrid ​Duration: 3–6 months (Flexible)​ Level: Undergraduate, Graduate Student Internship (Master’s or PhD preferred)​ **Position Overview** Kaisura is seeking a graduate-level Robotics AI Governance and Security Research Intern to support research and development related to AI-powered robotic systems, safety, privacy, security, and risk management. This internship is ideal for a student interested in connecting robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and policy. The intern will help conduct research on AI-enabled robots, robotic operating systems, model vulnerabilities, and governance frameworks, while contributing to white papers, case studies, and security frameworks designed to help organizations secure AI-powered robots and autonomous systems, and protecting the integrity of the robotic components including AI, and mechanical operations. The role will contribute directly to Kaisura’s mission of developing risk-based safety, privacy, security and governance solutions for AI-enabled robotics in healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and public sector environments. **Key Responsibilities** Robotics Security Research * Conduct research on security risks and vulnerabilities in AI-powered robotic systems * Analyze security risks in robot perception systems, navigation systems, and control algorithms * Research emerging threats such as: * Adversarial AI attacks on robotic perception * Data poisoning of robot training datasets * Model tampering in autonomous systems * Supply chain risks in robotics software components · Other Concerns: such as safety, uncontrolled outcomes, e.g., when a robot goes rogue, or disruptive, or doesn’t respond to human commands, deviates from acceptable behavior or routines? **AI Governance and Policy Research** * Research and analyze governance frameworks for AI-powered robots and autonomous systems * Evaluate global AI regulations and robotics governance initiatives from organizations such as: * National Institute of Standards and Technology * International Organization for Standardization * Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers * Contribute to the development of robot-specific AI governance frameworks **Evaluate Attach Mechanisms/tools and how to protect against robot attacks.** **White Papers \& Thought Leadership** * Write robotics-focused white papers and research briefs * Develop case studies on robotic AI failures, vulnerabilities, and attacks * Support development of Kaisura’s robot AI security frameworks and methodologies * Assist in preparing research reports for industry publications and conferences **Technical Analysis Evaluate robotics software frameworks and architectures** * Analyze robot AI pipelines, models, and training data dependencies * Document attack surfaces in AI-powered robotic systems * Mechanical parts * Coordination with other robots * Mitigations options **Ideal Candidate Profile** The ideal intern is someone who: * Is passionate about robotics and AI safety * Wants to work at the intersection of robotics, AI governance, and cybersecurity * Enjoys deep research and writing * Is interested in helping shape the future of secure autonomous systems ⸻ **What the Intern Will Gain** * Experience researching AI security in robotic systems * Opportunity to contribute to industry-level robotics governance frameworks * Publication opportunities in AI and robotics research * Mentorship in AI security and governance consulting Pay: $18\.00 - $25\.00 per hour Work Location: Remote