Smart Grasping of Challenging to Handle Materials (SAM24)

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Project detail
This project has the chance to change lives by improving manufacturing processes and the way we manufacture. Collaborative robots are increasing in manufacturing but in order to work with them we need to develop more advanced handling methodologies and technology. This studentship will have the opportunity to focus on the research and development of flexible adaptable handling within a number of environments: construction, aerospace, automotive, and space.

The studentship has the opportunity to work within the Intelligent Automation Centre (IAC) (www.intelligent-automation.org.uk) which is a Multidisciplinary Centre for Advanced Robotics and Digital Automation. The work will build upon world leading research in Electrostatic Adhesion and Soft Robotics, for which manufacturing processes and testing environments have been established at IAC. The fundamental modelling and control investigation will be underpinned with the development of prototype, proof of concept experimental validation.

For the construction application, IAC has partnered with the 3D concrete printing group (3D Concrete printing ) who were the first to produce large-scale reinforced parts and double-curved panels, in addition to the seminal materials research in the area. There is a chance to work with world-leading experts from both.

www.intelligent-automation.org.uk
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/meme/staff/thomas-bamber/
https://www.lboro.ac.uk/departments/meme/staff/laura-justham/

Start date of studentship: 01 January 2021
Entry requirements
Applicants should have, or expect to achieve, at least a 2:1 Honours degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Electrical Engineering/ Automation, applied Mathematics or a related subject. A relevant Master’s degree and/or experience in one or more of the following will be an advantage: Mechanical, Robotics/Computer Science or Control Engineering.
How to apply
All applications should be made online at http://www.lboro.ac.uk/study/apply/research/. Under programme name, select ‘Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering’.

Please quote reference number: SAM04/2020#2