We have 192 robotics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

A collaboration between Creative Computing Institute(CCI) and Wimbledon College of Arts (WCA) from the University of Arts London, and Les Enfants Terribles (LET). Read more

Supervisors: Dr DA Serbanescu, Dr V Lalioti, Dr L Barker

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

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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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Machine Learning Model for Soft Robotic Gripper

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

Soft robotics are considered as a part of Robotics 2.0 which is related to the real-world environment with low predictability, low programmability, creativity, adaptation, and soft interaction. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Naz

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

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Shaping Tomorrow: PhD Opportunity in Social Robotics and AI Research

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

Join us in defining the future of responsible artificial intelligence (AI) in social robotics. Edinburgh Napier University's School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment invites self-funded PhD students to contribute to ground-breaking research in social robotics and responsible AI. Read more

Supervisor: Prof FZ Zeller

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

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Advancements in Finite Element Modeling of Soft Robotics for Biomedical Applications

Canterbury Christ Church University SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN

This research project presents an intriguing opportunity for individuals intrigued by the intersection of finite element modeling and soft robotics, particularly within the realm of biomedical applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr H Hassanin

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

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Self-assembling Robots for Living Metamaterials and Novel Fabrication Methods

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Background. LEGO-like millimetre-sized electronic parts that self-assemble and become a robot - such a scenario has been a dream for engineers. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Miyashita

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

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Organisational implications of robotics and automation in construction supply chains

University of Reading School of the Built Environment

Over the next 20 years around 50% of construction work could be automated using new and emerging technologies to support advancing automation in the construction sector. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Dowsett

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

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PhD Studentship in Soft Robotics

Imperial College London Department of Mechanical Engineering

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of soft robotics, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department, and it is open to both home and overseas students. Read more

Supervisor: Dr E Franco

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Evolutionary Robotics: Generating diverse and functional robots by jointly optimising their body-plan and controllers

Edinburgh Napier University School of Computing, Engineering & the Built Environment

The PhD project will explore optimisation, learning and/or adaptation in the context of evolutionary robotics. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LL Le Goff, Prof E Hart

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

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Intelligent Lab-on-a-Chip Biodevices with Integrated Bioelectronics and Robotic Control for Automated Multiplexed Testing

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team: Dr Rujie Sun; Professor Morgan Hywel. Project description. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Sun

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Novel Multi-axis MEMs Force Sensors for Robotic Applications

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

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

Supervisors: Dr C Zhao, Dr BJ Jamil

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

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PhD Studentship: High-Throughput Robotics in a Combined Organic Synthesis / X-ray Crystallography Approach for the Structural Elucidation of Complex Molecules

Newcastle University School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Award summary . 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). . Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Hall

8 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Advanced Robotics and Computer Vision: SROBO - An intelligent mobile ground robot proficient at autonomously navigating unstructured terrains using image segmentation and object classification

Anglia Ruskin University ARU School of Engineering and the Built Environment

Proposed supervisory team. Dr Shabnam Sadeghi Esfahlani. Prof Hassan Shirvani. Alireza Sanaei. Theme. AI, Robotics and Automation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Sadeghi-Esfahlani

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

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Human emotion analysis and recognition for improving trusted human-robot interaction. Main project focus: AI and Robotics

University of Salford School of Science, Engineering and Environment

Information on this PhD research area can be found further down this page under the details about the Widening Participation Scholarship given immediately below. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M He, Prof T Cox, Dr S Ameen, Prof W Yao

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

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Magnetically Controlled Degradable Ingestible Robots for In-body Medical Operations

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Background: . Recent advances in microrobot technology have opened up great possibilities for the use of robots in the body. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Miyashita

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

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Sustainable Precision Farming: An Explainable Self-Supervised Generative Learning Approach Leveraging the Internet of Robotics Things (IoRTS) and Digital Twin

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 S Henna, Dr S Gharbia, Dr EF Furey

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

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Adaptive Control of Robotics for Assembly in Space Applications.

Atlantic Technological University Research

Supervisors: Dr P Long, Dr E Kerr, Dr J Saad, Prof JDK Kelleher

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

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EPSRC DTP: Development of an Adaptive Augmented Reality Interface for Medical Robotics

University of Sussex School of Engineering and Informatics

A 3.5 year EPSRC DTP-funded PhD studentship in the department of Engineering under the supervision of Dr Carlo Tiseo. Available for September 2024 entry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr CT Tiseo

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Aiding Aging Gracefully: Soft Robotics for Wearable Assistive Technologies

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project addresses an impending global challenge. the aging population, projected to reach 2.1 billion by 2050. As the world's senior and geriatric population grows, there is a pressing need for advanced wearable technology that can assist with daily activities, beyond merely promoting health and preventing disease. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Zhang

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

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Self-folding Origami ”Robots” for Cognitive Smart Materials

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

Background: . With the development of smart materials capable of sensing and changing states, the realisation of 'robots' that are paper-like materials but that can fold themselves up, start moving, and adapt to the situation while sensing their environment is becoming a reality. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Miyashita

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

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Robotics, Biomechatronics and Control

University of Sheffield Department of Automatic Control and Systems Engineering

This project covers themes of bioinspiration for robotics and control but also include non-bioinspired areas that might focus on industrial or healthcare/medical applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Anderson

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

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PhD in Reconfigurable Mechanical Metamaterials for Wearable Robotics @RADlab

King’s College London Department of Engineering

The RADlab at King’s College London is seeking to recruit a PhD student for the Neural-driven, active, and reconfigurable mechanical metamaterials (NARMM) project. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AF Forte

1 July 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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PhD in Soft Robotics

University of Birmingham Department of Mechanical Engineering

Soft robots are a relatively new form of robotic system that has seen a significant increase in interest in recent years. Unlike a traditional robot, soft robots do not consist of hard, heavy, and rigid material and instead are formed from lightweight flexible materials. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Davis

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

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Bio-Inspired Models and Biologically Plausible Mechanisms for Long-Term Motion Learning

University of York Department of Computer Science

Biological systems can learn from interactions with their environment throughout their lifetime. Learning is a defining ability of biological systems, whereby experience leads to behavioral adaptations that improve performance. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Liu

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Optimisation of the silicone rubber dipping process using robotics

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 LM Morris, Dr NK Karode, Dr D Duraibabu

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

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Revolutionizing Precision: Optical Sensors and Robotics in Advanced Manufacturing

University of Bath Department of Mechanical Engineering

This project addresses a pressing challenge in large-volume manufacturing. the need for precise, timely inspection of large mechanical parts and structures. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Zhang

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

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High-throughput exploration of multicomponent metal organic frameworks (MOFs)

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

New porous materials are important for advances in key technologies such as carbon dioxide sequestration and storage or catalysts for clean manufacturing. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr A Katsoulidis

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

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Causal Machine Learning in Aerospace PhD

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

This PhD project will investigate the recent field of study of Causal Machine Learning, which aims to modify and augment Machine Learning by using Causal Analysis techniques as a way to solve its limitations. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W Guo, Dr MA Arana-Catania

24 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Towards robotic 2D-IR spectroscopy for biomolecular fingerprinting of cancer

University of York School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Ultrafast 2D-IR spectroscopy is a new variant of Infrared spectroscopy which offers a unique analytical method for characterizing complex biomolecular samples. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Prof N Hunt

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

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UK Atomic Energy Authority and University of Nottingham sponsored PhD scholarship – Extra-long compliant snake robot capable of self-localization for inspection in fusion power plants

University of Nottingham Faculty of Engineering

Applicants are invited to undertake a 3-year PhD program in partnership with the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) to address key challenges in robotic deployment systems enabling repair automation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr X Dong

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

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We have 192 robotics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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