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Development of a Visuo-Haptic Recognition System to Enhance Robotic Perception in Cluttered Environments

The University of Manchester Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering

The project aligns and contributes to the long-term goal of nuclear decommissioning at RAICo1, Dalton Cumbria and The University of Manchester. Read more

Supervisors: Dr X Cheng, Prof HY Yin

21 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Automated experimental functional materials discovery for net zero technologies

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

The discovery of materials that will drive technologies for the net zero transition, such as batteries, solar absorbers, rare-earth-free magnets for wind power and myriad other unmet needs, is a scientific and societal grand challenge that requires experimental realisation of materials in the laboratory. Read more

Supervisor: Prof M J Rosseinsky

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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High-throughput solid state synthesis of functional inorganic materials for net zero applications

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

The discovery of new functional materials to drive technologies for the net zero transition, such as batteries, solar absorbers, rare-earth-free magnets for wind power and a myriad of other unmet needs, is a scientific and societal grand challenge. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr L Daniels

31 December 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Human-AI Collaboration in Chemical Experiments

University of York Department of Computer Science

Human-AI Collaboration in Chemical Experiments. About the Project. Autonomous and AI systems are an increasing part of daily life. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R Calinescu, Prof A Cavalcanti

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

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Neurosymbolic Goal and Plan Recognition

Aberdeen University School of Natural and Computing Sciences

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more

Supervisors: Prof Meneguzzi Meneguzzi, Dr L Amado

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

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Implement reinforcement learning for robots in hardware to handle the reality gap

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

In the Autonomous Robotic Evolution project robots for different types of challenging environments are autonomously designed and fabricated with the Robot Fabricator. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A M Tyrrell, Dr EB Buchanan

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

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PhD studentship on Bimanual Robotic Manipulation

University of Bristol School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology

We seek a talented and motivated new PhD student to join our team at the University of Bristol. The successful applicant will join the largest centre for multidisciplinary robotics research in the UK. Read more

Supervisors: Prof N Lepora, Dr E Psomopoulou

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

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Development of an Optical Shape Sensing Method Using Optoelectronic Sensors for Soft Flexible Robotic Manipulators in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Brunel University London Aerospace Engineering

About the programme. Over the last two decades, many soft continuum manipulators have been developed by many academic institutions and industries for MIS (minimally invasive surgery), endoscopy, and colonoscopy because they can easily access the small or narrow opening in the body during a medical operation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr Y Noh

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

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Research Studentship in ‘Learning task and motion planning for mobile manipulation robots'

University of Oxford Department of Engineering Science

Research Studentship in ‘Learning task and motion planning for mobile manipulation robots'. 4-year D.Phil. studentship. EPSRC Industrial CASE Studentship with Siemens AG. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Havoutis

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

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Situation Coverage Testing in Simulation for Mobile Robots

University of York Department of Computer Science

As part of the Assuring International Programme we are developing a mobile robot to demonstrate our safety engineering guidance, in particular our top-level safety guidance (SACE) and our machine learning safety guidance (AMLAS). Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Alexander

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

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Low-latency Communication System for Telerobotics

University of Warwick School of Engineering

University of Warwick – School of Engineering. Qualification. Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (PhD). Start date: 30th September 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr ZY Yuan

31 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Three-dimensional hybrid composites for repair and recycling PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This PhD research opportunity focuses on the development of self-healing three-dimensional metal-composite hybrid materials. These will use through-thickness reinforcement to embed metallic elements, acting as a means of targeted heat introduction, to activate re-processable matrices like thermoplastics or vitrimers. Read more

Supervisors: Dr GN Neale, Dr A Skordos

22 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Automated re-configuration for Material Handling and Inspection in Advanced Manufacturing

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme Innovation in Digital Manufacturing and Design (IDMD) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Long, Dr PG Greaney, Dr D Duraibabu, Dr J Saad

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Development of a dip coated stretch sensor to monitor an innovative feed delivery system.

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme Innovation in Digital Manufacturing and Design (IDMD) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Delassus, Dr AD Dwivedi, Dr LM Morris, Dr D Duraibabu

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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An AI driven robotic system for physical exercise and personalised sports rehabilitation

Atlantic Technological University Research

The Postgraduate Research Programme MedAgriTech AI eXcellence (MATX) offers 12 PhD research scholarships to commence in 2024. Each project will include an enterprise placement of minimum 12 weeks duration. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Long, Dr P Delassus, Dr J Regan

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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