Erasmus Internship in Robotics / Growing Robots for Navigating Unexplored Environments

Erasmus Internship in Robotics

Company: Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia Location: Genova, Italy Contract: Internship (Erasmus) Work Model: Onsite

We are seeking enthusiastic undergraduate master's students for a 6-month, full-time Erasmus internship opportunity. This position offers a unique chance to contribute to cutting-edge research in robotics.

About the Role

This internship is based at the Center for Converging Technologies in Genova, Italy. You will be working within the Group of Bioinspired Soft Robotics, coordinated by Barbara Mazzolai. The project focuses on developing robots capable of navigating unexplored environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and development in the field of bioinspired soft robotics.
• Develop and test robotic systems for navigation in challenging and unexplored environments.
• Collaborate with a dedicated research team.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate master's degree.
• Interest and foundational knowledge in:
  • Robotics
  • Bioinspired Robotics
  • Soft Robotics
  • Navigation
  • Unexplored Environments

What We Offer

• An immersive internship experience in a leading research institution.
• Opportunity to work on innovative robotics projects.
• A supportive and inclusive research environment.
• Duration: 6 months, full-time.
• Start Date: January 15, 2026 (flexible).

The Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering diversity. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees.