AI Control Research Intern

About Tornyol:

Tornyol is building anti-mosquito drones to fight against malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases. We use smartphone microphones to detect mosquitoes and reinforcement learning to guide our drones towards them. We’re in the middle of raising a pre-seed, and are looking for interns to join us for six months starting in September.

About The Role:

We are seeking an AI Control Research Intern to join our engineering team. In this role, you will code, test, and deploy reinforcement learning-based drone control policies and simulation environments. You’ll be responsible for advancing our AI capabilities to detect and eliminate mosquitoes effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and evaluate reinforcement learning algorithms for drone control
• Develop and maintain simulation environments for testing AI policies
• Collaborate with the team to integrate AI models into our drone systems
• Conduct research on cutting-edge AI techniques for mosquito detection and elimination
• Analyze data to improve AI performance and accuracy

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, AI, or related field
• Strong background in reinforcement learning or classical control theory
• Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar ML frameworks
• Experience with drone programming or robotics development is a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

What We Offer:

• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI and drone technology
• Opportunity to work with a small, talented team in a startup environment
• Competitive stipend ($2,000€/month)
• Potential for full-time employment post-internship
• Impactful work that addresses a global health crisis

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to research that could save millions of lives while gaining valuable experience in AI and robotics.