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Robotics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 131 Robotics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Are you fascinated by the world of robotics and automation? If so, pursuing a PhD in Robotics could be the perfect path for you. This advanced degree will allow you to delve deep into the field of robotics, exploring cutting-edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

What's it like to study a PhD in Robotics?

Studying a PhD in Robotics is an exciting and dynamic journey. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking research projects, collaborating with experts in the field and contributing to the development of innovative robotic systems. From designing and programming robots to exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning, your studies will be at the forefront of technological advancements.

During your PhD, you will have access to state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities, allowing you to conduct experiments and tests to validate your research findings. You will also have the chance to attend conferences and workshops, where you can present your work and network with other researchers and professionals in the field.

Entry requirements for a PhD in Robotics

To pursue a PhD in Robotics, you will typically need a strong academic background in engineering or a related discipline. Most universities require a minimum of a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent, although some may also consider candidates with a Master's degree. Additionally, having relevant research experience or publications can strengthen your application.

PhD in Robotics funding options

Funding for PhDs in Robotics may be available from various sources, including governments, universities and charities, business or industry. See our full guides to PhD funding for more information.

PhD in Robotics careers

A PhD in Robotics opens up a wide range of exciting career opportunities. You could work in research and development, designing and improving robotic systems for various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and aerospace. You may also find employment in academia, teaching and conducting research at universities or research institutions. Additionally, with the rapid advancement of robotics and automation, there is a growing demand for robotics engineers in sectors such as autonomous vehicles, artificial intelligence, and robotics consultancy.

Whether you aspire to be at the forefront of technological innovation or want to contribute to solving real-world problems through robotics, a PhD in Robotics will equip you with the skills and knowledge to make a significant impact in this field. So, if you are passionate about robotics and eager to explore the endless possibilities it offers, consider embarking on a PhD journey in Robotics.

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Physics informed learning for high fidelity medical simulators

Medical robots development and validation are time consuming, arduous processes that heavily rely on building fixed hardware architectures and embedded software to be tested in controlled, structured synthetic environments. Read more

Accelerating the discovery of the next generation of polymers for membrane protein extraction

Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence. This studentship is supported by the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence. AIME is a unique, interdisciplinary, intersectoral research and training hub for translational membrane science. Read more

Precision agriculture by robotic data collection and knowledge based analysis

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Robots are becoming increasingly essential in the practice of precision agriculture due to labor shortages, higher productivity needs, and the demand for sustainable farming practices. Read more

Autonomous Robotic Management of York Institute for Safe Autonomy Solar Farm

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
With the commissioning of a new solar power farm for research at York's institute for Safe Autonomy, we are looking for enthusiastic students with an interest in creating robots that can move between solar panel arrays to autonomously perform cleaning, inspection, mapping, and site maintenance tasks. Read more

Self-organizing reconfigurable cellular robots created with semantically-aware autonomic elements

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Machines created by humans, even state-of-the-art space systems, are mostly monolithic centralized entities that are designed for a specific purpose and to embody specific components. Read more

Distributed Learning and Control of Multi-Robot Systems

With the advancements of computing, communication, sensing, and control techniques, coordination of multi-robot systems has established its worth in recent years. Read more

Planning for Robust Action for Autonomous Vehicles Under Epistemic Uncertainty

This studentship is offered by the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Net Zero (RAINZ CDT) which is a partnership between three of the UKs leading universities (University of Manchester, University of Glasgow and University of Oxford). Read more

Physical Interactions in Constrained Environments: Reasoning, Sensing, Manipulation and Consensus

This studentship is offered by the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence for Net Zero (RAINZ CDT) which is a partnership between three of the UKs leading universities (University of Manchester, University of Glasgow and University of Oxford). Read more

Self-supervised feature learning for rapid processing of marine imagery

The Postgraduate Research Scholarship in Marine Robotics has been developed to support an outstanding postgraduate research student in the Faculty of Engineering… Read more

Dexterous Manipulation for Hybrid Robots Using Reinforcement Learning

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Hybrid Robotic manipulators combine soft and rigid components that allow them to be safer and more reliable than their rigid counterparts during their interactions with the world. Read more

Intelligent Proprioceptive Anthropomorphic Robotic Hands

  Research Group: Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Robotic hands and grippers are pivotal in robotic handling or interactions with objects, and similarly, a robot can intelligently manipulate an object. Read more

Robot Learning for Robust Control

Robots will be part of our everyday life. They will support us in tasks that are complex, dangerous or repetitive. In the last decade, we have seen how robots can solve complex tasks if appropriately trained. Read more

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