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.