Human Interactive Driving Intern - Human-Machine Interaction Research

Duration 12-week internship for Summer 2026 The Position Our team uses design thinking process to place the human at the center of determining the needs, design, and implementation of human-machine interfaces. By following this process, the HMIR team creates automotive HMI technologies that allow humans of any ability to work in harmony with AI. Responsibilities • Conduct user studies to evaluate the effectiveness and responses to different interventions to improve driving safety and performance. • Create novel interventions that can be used to help people drive better and safer. • Partner with a multidisciplinary team including other research scientists and engineers across Toyota Research Institute. • Present results in verbal and written communications, both internally and at top international venues. Requirements • Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Human Factors Engineering, or related fields. • Experience designing and running experiments with human subjects. • Past cross-functional collaboration with other researchers and engineers to invent and develop interesting research ideas. • You are passionate about developing and applying human-centered artificial intelligence for social good. • You are a reliable team player. You like to think big and go deeper. You care about openness and delivering with integrity. • Experience with machine learning is a plus. • Experience with devices to measure physiological signals is a plus (e.g., EDA, heart rate).Experience with eye-tracking devices is a plus. Company At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life. We’re developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience. To lead this transformative shift in mobility, we’ve built a world-class team advancing the state of the art in AI, robotics, driving, and material sciences. Apply tot his job