Computer Vision Research Intern at Intuitive Surgical Inc.

Intuitive Surgical Research Intern

Do you want to work on a computer vision project that potentially improves the lives of millions?

Intuitive Surgical has an immediate opening for internship in the area of computer vision. We are seeking a talented individual to participate cutting edge research and development in using computer vision to assist surgical navigation. Expected contributions include concept formation, fast algorithm prototyping /evaluation iterations, solution ranking, implementation of product quality software modules and documentation.

Requirements:
• A passion for working with a high energy team to develop technologies aimed at improving the lives of millions of people.
• Advanced MS or PhD students in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering preferred. Other exceptional candidates will also be considered.
• Solid knowledge in model-based computer vision (3d rendering, image matching, camera pose estimation), visual object tracking, image search, sensor fusion, volumetric medical imaging and probabilistic analysis. Hands-on experience in one or more of these areas is strongly preferred.
• Strong programming skill with C/C++ and Matlab and familiarity with OpenCV and OpenGL.
• Good knowledge of computer-vision related hardware (camera hardware, graphics accelerators, drivers, and etc).
• Ability to perform fast prototyping and testing iterations and thinking outside the box to solve practical problems.

Start time: immediately; both full-time and part-time are considered.

Period: typically 3 months of full time; extension will be considered.

Please send a resume and a cover letter to:
Tao Zhao
Intuitive Surgical Inc.
1266 Kifer Road
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Tao.Zhao@intusurg.com

Intuitive Surgical (www.intuitivesurgical.com), located in Sunnyvale, CA, is engaged in designing, manufacturing and marketing robotic surgical systems that are revolutionizing surgery. Its da Vinci Surgical system includes six manipulator arms with a total of 41 degrees of freedom, along with a stereo endoscope and 3D video display. With over 2000 installations worldwide, surgeons perform over two hundred thousand minimally-invasive surgeries per year. The da Vinci system represents an outstanding platform for the development and application of new technologies for surgery.