Carlos Mastalli

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.