RESEARCH FELLOW IN LEARNING FOUNDATION MODELS FOR HUMAN HUMANOID-ROBOT INTERACTION (V)

Commitment %26amp; contract.
collaboration contractLocation.
Genoa, ItalyWHO WE AREAt IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society.
Our Genoa headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centers around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience.
OUR TEAMYou will be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where biomedical, mechanical and electrical engineers, computational scientists, physicists, chemists, biotechnologists and biologists experts collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research.
he Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence research lineis coordinated by Daniele Pucci (https://ami.
it.
t/) andis seeking to appoint a fellow researcher that focuses on foundation models that combine robot modes like motion, speech, vision, tactile sensors, etc., to advance the human robot interaction features of the ergoCub humanoid robot (https://ergocub.
u/).
The selected candidate will contribute to the ergoCub joint laboratoryhttps://ergocub.
u/between IIT and INAIL, the National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work whose goal is to safeguard workers against physical injuries and occupational diseases.
You%27ll work in taking the cognitive intelligence for human-robot interaction of the robot ergoCub to the next level.
Research will be conducted to address the fundamental societal challenges that INAIL is aiming to solve.
to help reduce injuries in the workplace and facilitate the return to work of people injured at the workplace.
This goal needs humanoid robots that interact with human beings, and the fellow will contribute towards this perspective.
Beside the above research area, the models will be also used for the other research axes of the Artificial and Mechanical Intelligence, namely, to.
give humanoid robots the ability to fly (https://ami.
it.
t/aerial-humanoid-robotics), give humanoid robots the ability to help and collaborate with humans via wearables.
ithin the team, your main responsibilities will be.
evelop software applications for the Artificial and Mechanical Intelligencecutting-edge robotics researchPrepare proof of concept software and libraries that enable generative, and more generally foundation, models to obtain a natural human-robot interaction combining several robot modesSupport the research line activitiesThis open position/research is funded by INAIL within the project.
"ErgoCub-2.
- Gestione integrata, predittiva e responsabile dei profili di rischio nei nuovi contesti lavorativi ibridi.
collaborazione uomo-robot e intelligenza artificiale" (CUP J53C).
HAT WOULD MAKE YOU SHINEMaster or PhD Degree in Robotics, or Artificial Intelligence related topics;Knowledge of at least one of the following softwares.
C++, PythonEnglish language skills (written and oral).
XTRA AWESOMEExperience with one of the following.
deploying algorithms onto real Robotics system;Foundation models, generative models, or specific instances of them (e.
.
Large Language Models); exteroceptive and proprioceptive sensors used to train learning algorithmsOutstanding technical and theoretical skillsCreative, proactive and collaborative attitudeCOMPENSATION %26amp; BENEFITSCompetitive salary for international standardsWide range of staff discountsWHAT'S IN FOR YOU?An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms.
Discrimination is a big NO for us!We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs!If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you! There's a specialized team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation!If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations.
f you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society!We stick to our values! Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in! They define us and our actions in our everyday life.
They guide us to accomplish IIT mission!If you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply!Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, the list of (eventual) publications/projects, University transcripts, a cover letter outlining motivation into the project and work environment, names and contact information of at least 2 referee (maximum three).
pplication's deadline.
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