Carlos Mastalli
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PhD Opportunity in Optimization, AI, and Robotics for Motor Intelligence Heriot-Watt University in United Kingdom
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
No explicit funding details are provided. The opportunity is through the UK Centre for Doctoral Training in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics (CDT D2AIR), which typically offers fully funded PhD positions, but this is not confirmed in the post.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United Kingdom
University
Heriot-Watt University
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About this position
The Robot Motor Intelligence (RoMI) lab at Heriot-Watt University, in collaboration with the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics and The University of Edinburgh, is seeking a PhD candidate to work on optimization and AI for motor intelligence in robots. The research aims to combine optimization, control theory, and artificial intelligence to develop the next generation of embodied AI, enabling robots to achieve advanced motor skills. The position is associated with the UK Centre for Doctoral Training in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics (CDT D2AIR), a leading program in robotics and AI research.
Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics, optimization, control theory, AI, or robotics, and a passion for applying mathematical insights to real-world robotic movement and intelligence. While funding details are not specified, CDT D2AIR PhD positions are typically fully funded. Interested candidates should visit the CDT D2AIR website and consider reaching out to the lab or supervisor for more information.
Funding details
No explicit funding details are provided. The opportunity is through the UK Centre for Doctoral Training in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics (CDT D2AIR), which typically offers fully funded PhD positions, but this is not confirmed in the post.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics, optimization, control theory, artificial intelligence, or robotics. Passion for turning mathematical insight into movement and intelligence is essential. Degree requirements are not specified but a relevant undergraduate or master's degree is typically expected for PhD entry.
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Professors
Assistant Professor
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Flight Dynamics
Control System
Robust Control
Optimal Control
Multi-robot Systems
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