About Us
Human Computer Lab is a robotics startup and research lab building expressive robots that feel alive and responsive. Our first robot, LeLamp, explores a new category of consumer robotics where everyday objects become interactive and help us reshape our attachment to technology.
Our goal is to push the frontier of human-robot interaction by making technology more legible, emotionally intuitive, and human-centered. We are building the foundation for a new generation of robots designed for everyday environments.
About the Role
In this role, you will be responsible for building the robotics hardware systems that power robot expression, communication, and behavior. You will work closely with ML/software engineers to develop expressive companions, build real-time robotics systems, and integrate robotic hardware with machine learning — turning research and simulation into reliable, production-ready robots.
In this role, you will:
- Develop robotic hardware that physically expresses perception, intelligence, and behavior
- Build robotic hardware that supports tasks such as computer vision, audio processing, and interaction understanding
- Integrate ML systems with robotic hardware and embedded systems
- Improve robot perception, responsiveness, and expression
- Collaborate with ML/software engineers to build expressive robotics systems
You may be a good fit if you:
- Are pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field
- Have experience designing robotics hardware and electronics
- Have experience in prototyping and building with microcontrollers, embedded systems, and PCBs
- Have strong CAD skills using tools such as Onshape, SolidWorks, Fusion360, or similar, as well as proficiency in 3D printing
- Have experience with human computer interaction as it relates to robots, especially robots in the home
- Are comfortable jumping into unfamiliar systems and can create order through chaos.
- Care about users and feel ownership over outcomes, even for systems you don’t own.
- Think holistically about systems and approach complex problems with creative, outside-the-box solutions.
We are looking for people who:
- Are passionate about building and experimenting with hardware
- Move quickly and work well in rapid iteration cycles.
- Take ownership over the systems they design and build.
- Are curious, resourceful, and motivated to solve difficult problems.
- Work well in small, collaborative teams.
- Consider not just what immediately works, but how consumers will engage with robots.
Job Details
Location: San Francisco, California; Toronto, Ontario; Waterloo, Ontario
Position Type: Internship
Work Arrangement: In-person
