- Company Name
- InterDigital, Inc.
- Job Title
- Intern, Spatial Haptic Rendering based on Haptic Graphs
- Job Description
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**Job title:** Intern, Spatial Haptic Rendering based on Haptic Graphs
**Role Summary:**
Assist research on Haptic Tracing, a novel spatial haptic rendering technique. Conduct literature review, prototype extensions, evaluate user experiences, and contribute to publications and patents. Work primarily with Unity3D and C# on haptic devices.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver research findings, software modules, demos, and scientific papers or patents.
- Participate actively in user studies, data analysis, and documentation.
**Key Responsibilities:**
1. Review state‑of‑the‑art literature on spatial haptic rendering, ray‑tracing analogues, and multimodal haptics.
2. Extend or improve the Haptic Tracing model (e.g., multimodal support, AI integration, new propagation functions).
3. Design, conduct, and analyze user studies evaluating haptic feedback effectiveness and perception.
4. Prototype hardware integration with haptic‑enabled seats, headsets, gloves, and vests.
5. Contribute to writing scientific manuscripts, conference papers, and patent applications.
6. Collaborate with senior researchers on project planning, progress reporting, and experimentation.
**Required Skills:**
- Strong programming in C#, Unity3D development experience.
- Background in computer graphics, human‑computer interaction, or haptics.
- Ability to prototype, perform user testing, and integrate hardware devices.
- Good written and verbal communication; experience in scientific writing a plus.
- Collaborative mindset in a research‑oriented setting.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program (or higher) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Graphics, Haptics, or related fields.
- No mandatory certifications; relevant coursework or projects in haptics, VR, or AI strongly preferred.