About InterDigital
InterDigital is a global research and development company focused primarily on wireless, video, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and related technologies. We design and develop foundational technologies that enable connected, immersive experiences in a broad range of communications and entertainment products and services. We license our innovations worldwide to companies providing such products and services, including makers of wireless communications devices, consumer electronics, IoT devices, cars and other motor vehicles, and providers of cloud-based services such as video streaming. As a leader in wireless technology, our engineers have designed and developed a wide range of innovations that are used in wireless products and networks, from the earliest digital cellular systems to 5G and today’s most advanced Wi-Fi technologies. We are also a leader in video processing and video encoding/decoding technology, with a significant AI research effort that intersects with both wireless and video technologies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.
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Summary
The InterDigital Immersive Video Lab is dedicated to advancing avatar-based communication. In this context, this internship aims to transform an existing photography setup comprising 14 DSLR cameras into a multi-view video capture rig. The primary objective is to develop a complete acquisition pipeline for synchronized recordings of facial expressions and head movements. The work will begin by assessing the cameras’ video capabilities, synchronization options, and data transfer constraints. It will include camera calibration, lighting configuration, and the development of tools to control and monitor recording sessions. Particular attention will be given to temporal alignment, consistent exposure, and image quality across viewpoints. A facial capture protocol will define the expressions, speech sequences, and head movements required for avatar reconstruction and animation. The second objective is to produce a structured multi-view video dataset for real-time avatar calls using 3D Gaussian Splatting. The dataset will include recordings from multiple participants, calibration data, capture metadata, and predefined training and evaluation sequences. The expected outcomes are an operational video capture rig, a documented acquisition workflow, and a quality-checked dataset collected with participant consent.
Responsibilities
State-of-art on avatar representation formats (ARF, DNA, USD, VRM, FBX etc.)
Development of a prototype of interop platform
Demonstrator to assess the ARF interoperability
Qualifications
Master – High level in programming, code architecture and format interoperability. Some knowledge in 3D computer vision, computer graphics, 3D modeling, rendering or Maya/Houdini/Blender would be appreciated
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Keywords: avatar-based communication, digital human and interoperability
Expected Outcomes: patents, publications and software modules.
Location : Cesson-Sévigné, France
Mentors : Quentin Avril and João Regateiro
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