autonomy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 50 autonomy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Situational Awareness to Shift between Autonomy levels in Automated Vehicles

University College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Project ID. 2228cd1306 (You will need this ID for your application). Research Theme: Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. UCL Lead department: Mechanical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Wurdemann

8 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Sexual identity, autonomy and protection in adult care settings (Ref: RDF24/BL/LAW/EMMETT)

Northumbria University Faculty of Business and Law

Interest is sought for a project which critically examines legal responses to sex, intimacy and sexuality for people with physical and mental disabilities in care settings. Read more

Supervisors: Assoc Prof C Emmett, Assoc Prof L Graham

26 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Scrapping communication latency for shared autonomy in remote surgical intervention

King’s College London Department of Engineering

Project Summary. Remote interaction with devices in the operating theater, whether for diagnosis or intervention, requires true real-time communication. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Mahmoodi

20 March 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Research opportunities in Computer Science

University of York Department of Computer Science

Our Department of Computer Science has a strong international reputation for conducting research that has real impact, tackles fundamental questions and addresses interdisciplinary problems which face today's computer scientists. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only) Computing PhD Programme

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Deep learning of deformable object manipulation on manufacturing robots

University of York Department of Computer Science

Background. Current robots in manufacturing settings are not able to adapt to variations introduced by collaborating humans or other factors in the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Oyekan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Digital Twins and Machine Learning for Flow Process Control

University of York Department of Computer Science

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Supervisor: Dr J Oyekan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Human-inspired cognitive architectures for flexible task learning on manufacturing robots

University of York Department of Computer Science

Background. Current robots in manufacturing settings are not able to adapt to variations introduced by collaborating humans or other factors in the environment. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Oyekan

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Intuitive imitation learning for robots

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Imitation learning (IL) or Learning from Demonstrations (LfD) is an intuitive way to program the robot. Read more

Supervisor: Dr J Zhu

31 January 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Autonomous Intelligent Transportation Systems and Data Science

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

The University of York is embarking on transformative research in data-centric engineering, digital twins, and AI, revolutionizing the way systems are designed and operated. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Perin

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Using Robotics to Remove the Harmful Effects of Toxic Metals in Industrially Relevant Metal-Catalysed Processes

University of York Department of Chemistry

Organometallic catalysis is one of the most vibrant and essential areas worldwide in scientific research, with impact in a broad range of industrially relevant fields such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and materials. Read more

Supervisors: Dr C Willans, Dr L Wilson

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Synthesis of Chemical Reaction Networks Prioritising Sustainability (ALBERT CDT)

University of York Department of Computer Science

What is ALBERT?. Doctoral Training in Autonomous Robotic Systems for Laboratory Experiments. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Calinescu, Prof H Sneddon

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Domain-Specific Languages for Collaborative Human-Robot Laboratory Experiments (ALBERT CDT)

University of York Department of Computer Science

What is ALBERT?. Doctoral Training in Autonomous Robotic Systems for Laboratory Experiments. A cohort of students will be part of a mini, pilot Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) focused on developing the science, engineering, and socio-technology that underpins building robots required for laboratory automation, e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Kolovos

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Design and Verification of Software for an Open-Ended Self-Adapting Robot for Fume Cupboards (ALBERT CDT)

University of York Department of Computer Science

What is ALBERT?. Doctoral Training in Autonomous Robotic Systems for Laboratory Experiments. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Cavalcanti

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Algorithms at Work: A Critical Analysis of the Implications of Algorithmic Management for Employees

University of Dundee School of Business

Fully funded PhD opportunity at the School of Business, University of Dundee, the UK. The term "algorithmic management" in the workplace describes the digitization of conventional HR tasks, such as managing working relationships, hiring staff, and coordinating the labor process (Adams-Prassl, 2022). Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Farooqi, Prof S Singh

31 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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An interdisciplinary and inclusive co-designed solution for an autonomous musculoskeletal surgical platform

Nottingham Trent University School of Science & Technology

Project ID. SST_IMEC_3. Surgical robotics are at the forefront of developments in surgery and are set to transform the surgical landscape by delivering impressive performance through highly precise, rapid, and stable movements and with multiple degrees of freedom when compared to the human hand. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Breedon

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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We have 50 autonomy PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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