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Robotics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 183 Robotics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Natural Interaction Strategies for Long-Term Robot Use for Elderly Care
Monash University
Australian Research Council Industrial Transformation Training Centre (ITTC) for Optimal Ageing.
As the world’s population ages, many individuals encounter unique challenges tied to cognitive decline, highlighting the need for a more personalized and diverse approach to older adult care. Read more
Biohybrid robots with artificial and organoid intelligence
The project. This project will be based in Bristol Robotics Laboratory and the University of Bristol, supervised by Dr Benjamin Ward-Cherrier and working within a team of 4 PhD students and 2 Postdoc researchers. Read more
Advanced Fabrication and Control of Multi-Modal Soft Continuum Robots
Research Group:
School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Soft-bodied continuum robots (SCRs) offer a valuable alternative to traditional rigid-link robotic systems due to their ability to operate with enhanced safety within complex, confined environments. Read more
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Next-Generation Wireless Capsule Robots for Non-Invasive Gastrointestinal Health Monitoring
This project will develop a wireless, magnetically-driven capsule robot designed for continuous, non-invasive GI monitoring. . Read more
Model Predictive Interactive Control (MPIC) for Cooperative Robots in Industry 5.0
Industry 5.0 has emerged as the next wave after Industry 4.0. The emergence of Industry 4.0 has revolutionised the manufacturing sector, leading to the integration of advanced technologies such as robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence. Read more
Distributed and Network Control in Swarm Robotics
The field of robotics is rapidly advancing, with an increasing focus on cooperative and networked robotic systems. Distributed control and communication play a critical role in enabling effective coordination, decision-making, and task allocation among multiple robots. Read more
Computer-aided design of surface interactions for sustainable plasma technologies.
Low-temperature plasma-based technologies are essential for the modern world. For example, they are irreplaceable in the production of computer chips, where they routinely achieve atom-scale precision etching and deposition of materials. Read more
Robust Model-based Predictive Control for Hybrid Robotic Arms
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
In contrast to conventional robots, hybrid (soft-rigid) robots offer enhanced interaction safety alongside sensorised, repeatable performance. Read more
PhD in Aerospace Engineering - Optimisation of multi-objective decision algorithms in safe, sustainable and environmentally friendly forestry mission-planning.
Start date. 01 April 2025. Scotland’s forests are a critical national resource, and the management of this asset requires strategic planning for both long-term sustainability and efficiency in processing. Read more
A Robotic Surgical Assistant: Autonomous Ultrasound Scanning of Soft Tissues in Robot-assisted Surgery
Research Group:
School of Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Robotic surgery is at the forefront of medical innovation, yet current systems largely function as passive tools that mirror the motions of a teleoperating surgeon. Read more
Intelligent Automated Valorisation of E-Waste
The raw materials obtained from recycling of various materials particularly from e-waste have significant value in enhancing recycling and approaches towards sustainability. Read more
Novel Multi-axis MEMs Force Sensors for Robotic Applications
Research Group:
Intelligent Systems and Robotics
Robots heavily rely on sensors to interact with their environment. Among these sensors, multi-axis force sensors play a pivotal role in enabling robots to safely interact with objects. Read more
Sonars for precise underwater autonomous vehicle (AUV) navigation.
Research Group:
Communication Technologies
There is a great interest in underwater autonomous vehicles (AUVs) and currently many companies develop AUVs for multiple applications. Read more
Human-in-the-loop Planning and Control for Multi-Robot Systems
Traditional paradigms of shared control have heavily relied on humans to provide precise and accurate inputs to robots, or they have reduced the role of humans in providing supervisory task specifications. Read more
Self-powered Autonomous Surface and Underwater Vehicles for Persistent Observation
Supervisory Team: Dr N.C. Townsend, Prof A. Murphy. Project description. In this PhD project you will explore novel wave energy harvesting systems for maritime robotic systems, such as Autonomous Surface and Underwater Vehicles (ASVs and AUVs). Read more