About this job

AI Makerspace is looking for a hands-on, self-starting Intern to join our team!

We’re a small but ambitious R&D lab within the university working on cutting-edge projects in AI and links with other domains. We need someone like you to work on some of our projects, while being linked with the Lab.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with advanced equipment like autonomous vehicles, robotic arms, and computer vision systems, while also contributing to developing groundbreaking solutions with our research projects. This is a relatively flexible opportunity which can be co-shaped with the student and can be a thesis assignment.

This is a relatively flexible opportunity which can be co-shaped with the student and can be a thesis assignment.

About the DREAMWORLD project

This internship project addresses the critical challenge of enabling autonomous robots to safely navigate indoor environments shared with humans. As robots increasingly enter workplaces, hospitals, and public spaces, their ability to move efficiently while ensuring human safety becomes paramount. The intern will develop and evaluate navigation algorithms that integrate real-time perception, path planning, and human-aware decision-making for indoor mobile robots.

The project focuses on two core capabilities: reliable point-to-point navigation in complex indoor environments and dynamic adaptation to human presence. Using a combination of computer vision, sensor fusion, and machine learning techniques, the intern will implement navigation systems that can understand spatial layouts, recognize and predict human movement patterns, and make safety-conscious navigation decisions.

Working with simulation environments and potentially real robotic platforms, the intern will explore state-of-the-art approaches including occupancy mapping, semantic scene understanding, and social navigation frameworks. The project emphasizes practical implementation while maintaining rigorous safety standards, preparing the intern for real-world robotics challenges.

This internship provides hands-on experience with ROS (Robot Operating System), deep learning frameworks, and safety-critical system design. The intern will gain valuable skills in AI/robotics integration while contributing to the advancement of human-robot coexistence in shared spaces.

What you will be doing

Your specific responsibilities will depend on your background, experience, and interests. Examples of key tasks include:

• Hands-on development, working directly with cutting edges technology
• Project contribution, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on applied AI initiatives
• Support and contribute for the AI makerspace environment.
• Documentation, helping document processes, workflows, and project outcomes

What we offer

• Mentorship from experienced researchers and engineers
• A collaborative environment where you’ll support and learn
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment at BUas
• Financial compensation

Your profile

We’re looking for someone with:

• A background in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or a related technical field
• Strong problem-solving skills and hands-on technical abilities
• A self-starter mindset—comfort working independently and taking initiative
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse teams
• Enthusiasm for AI, robotics, and maker culture
• Enrolled as a student (bachelor or master level) at a university or university of applied sciences, working towards an internship or thesis assignment

Practical details

Timeline: Available from Feb 2026 onwards (start/end dates negotiable)

Location: AI Makerspace Lab, Breda University of Applied Sciences campus

Application process

Interested or do you have any questions? Please send your CV and a brief motivation letter describing why you’re excited about this opportunity to Carlos Santos (santos.c@buas.nl).