About xIoTz & xIoTz UCAP:
xIoTz, is a defense-first cybersecurity & robotics startup. We’re building AI-driven autonomous robots, computer vision systems, and cybersecurity tools for real-world missions – border patrol, maritime awareness, and national security.
🏆 National Technology Awards Winner – Department of Science & Technology (DST)
⚓ Indian Navy DISC Winner – Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX)
🇮🇳 Indigenous & Atmanirbhar Bharat Focused – 100% Made in India
🎓 Incubated at C3iHub & SIIC, IIT Kanpur – Indian Institute of Technology
🚀 Accelerated by NCoE, DSCI – Data Security Council of India
🛰 Chunauti 8.0 Winner – Software Technology Parks of India (STPI)
🔬 Incubated at Defence Design Tech Incubator of India (DDTII ) – Karnavati University
Diversity and Inclusion at xIOTZ:
xIoTz is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality as part of everything we do from how we build our products to how we build our workforce. xIoTz stands for equal pay, equal treatment, and equal experiences for all of our people, past, present, and future, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class, disability status, or any other differentiating factor. We strive to ensure everyone has equal opportunities.
Role Summary – AI Robotics Intern:
As an AI Robotics Intern at xIoTz, you’ll be at the intersection of AI, Machine Learning, and Robotics – working on projects that push the boundaries of defense, security, and autonomous systems.
You won’t just be coding in isolation – you’ll get hands-on exposure to real-world robotics challenges like computer vision, navigation, multi-sensor fusion, and AI-powered decision-making for autonomous robots.
This internship is designed for builders, problem-solvers, and tinkerers who want to learn by doing, experiment with cutting-edge AI models, and see their work come alive on actual robotic platforms.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities):
- 🤖 Design, develop, and deploy AI/ML models for computer vision, NLP, and robotics.
- 🖼️ Work on image/video analysis with OpenCV, YOLO, and deep learning.
- 📚 Build and integrate LLMs using LangChain, Ollama, or similar frameworks.
- 🔗 Develop and maintain data pipelines for AI training and deployment.
- 🛰️ Process multi-sensor data (LiDAR, camera, IMU, sonar, acoustic).
- 🧠 Contribute to autonomous robotics modules – perception, navigation, decision-making.
- 🛡️ Support AI for cybersecurity use cases like anomaly detection and phishing defense.
- ⚡ Troubleshoot, optimize, and deploy AI models in real-world environments.
- 👥 Collaborate with senior engineers, researchers, and robotics experts on end-to-end systems.
Technical Requirements:
🐍 Programming – Python 3.x (write clean, modular code)
👁 Computer Vision – OpenCV, YOLO, image processing, object detection
💬 LLMs & NLP – LangChain, transformer-based models, multilingual NLP
🔥 Deep Learning – PyTorch or TensorFlow, CNNs, RNNs, modern architectures
📊 Data Processing – Pandas, NumPy, feature engineering, preprocessing
📦 Deployment – TensorFlow Serving, Docker, AWS SageMaker, or GCP AI Platform
🤖 LLM Frameworks – Ollama or similar emerging frameworks
☁ Cloud AI Services – AWS, GCP, or Azure ML services
🔄 Version Control – Git, GitHub workflows, CI/CD basics
🏃 Methodologies – Agile development, sprint-based teamwork
Required Skills & Qualifications:
🎓 Background – Currently pursuing/completed B.Tech / M.Tech in CSE, AI/ML, Robotics, or related field
🧠 Strong Fundamentals – Data structures, algorithms, linear algebra, probability, optimization
📡 Robotics Interest – Passion for autonomous systems, mechatronics, or sensor fusion
🛠 Hands-On – Comfortable with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Jetson, or similar hardware
📷 Sensors Knowledge – LiDAR, Camera, IMU, Sonar, Radar basics
🗣 Communication – Able to present technical ideas clearly, work in cross-functional teams
🚀 Startup Mindset – Ownership-driven, problem solver, thrives in fast-paced environments
🔐 Security Awareness – Basic understanding of cybersecurity for AI/robotics systems
🤝 Collaboration – Eager to work with AI engineers, roboticists & defense experts
Nice-to-Have / Bonus Skills:
🕶 AR/VR/MR Interfaces – building immersive operator dashboards or telepresence systems.
🤝 Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) – designing intuitive control systems & safety layers.
🛰 Swarm Robotics – algorithms for multi-robot collaboration, communication & mission planning.
🔋 Energy Optimization – solar hybrid robotics, power-efficient edge AI, battery management.
🛡 Defense / Tactical Robotics Exposure – working with ruggedized platforms, stealth mobility, or autonomous patrols.
🚢 Marine & Aerial Robotics Awareness – understanding of unmanned surface/underwater vehicles or UAVs.
🧩 Multi-Agent Systems – reinforcement learning for robot fleets & distributed decision-making.
📡 5G / Mesh Networking – experience with real-time robot-to-robot communication systems.
🔐 Cybersecurity for Robotics – securing robot control, comms & sensor data pipelines.
⚙ Mechanical Prototyping – CAD design, 3D printing, and rapid prototyping skills.
Who We’re Looking For:
- 🧩 Problem solver who loves figuring things out.
- 📈 Curious learner who can adapt to new frameworks fast.
- 🎯 Someone who can balance deep tech focus with real-world deployment.
- 🗣️ Strong communicator, team player, no ego.
- ⚡ Hungry to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
What You Get:
- Hands-on experience building AI for defense, robotics, and cybersecurity.
- Mentorship from senior AI/robotics engineers.
- Exposure to cutting-edge models, hardware, and real deployments.
- A chance to shape products that actually get used in the field.
- This isn’t a “just for resume” internship. You’ll be shipping real code, solving real problems, and learning hardcore AI + robotics along the way.
