AI Internship
EarthSense
About EarthSense
Earthsense is an ag‑tech startup developing rugged agricultural robots that perform tasks like planting, monitoring, and fertilizing. Headquartered in University of Illinois’ Research Park, EarthSense combines cutting‑edge autonomy, computer vision, and hardware to create functional robots to help farmers cultivate healthier fields. This tight‑knit team values curiosity, bias for action, and getting their hands dirty.
About the Role
ChatGPT, Grounded SAM2, and other cutting edge AI solutions are transforming the landscape of AI work. We are looking for an engineering student to experiment with these state-of-the-art AI tools with our robots. The ideal candidate will have experience with machine learning, PyTorch, computer vision, LLMs, and Vision Language Models (VLMs). Experience with projects in the AI field is a must.
Responsibilities
Review the recent AI literature in vision, generative AI, and robotics
● Identify promising areas of research
● Experiment with state-of-the-art AI approaches on EarthSense’s robots
● Contribute to the Vision team under the supervision of the Lead Computer Vision Engineer
Qualifications
Education: Pursuing Bachelors, Masters, or Ph. D. in engineering at UIUC
Experience: Experience with prior internships and AI projects preferred
Technical Skills:
– Python, PyTorch
– ROS/ROS2
– Git, Linux, Docker
– Computer Vision
– Familiarity with robotics and navigation is a plus
Soft Skills:
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
● Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and perform in challenging environments
● Strong documentation and communication skills
To apply, please email and submit your résumé and a brief cover letter highlighting some of your previous work to
michael@earthsense.co.
