Harold Soh

PhD opportunity in Robotics and Embodied AI at LIRMM, University of Montpellier, France . The project is titled “Tactile Estimation & Control for Vision/Tactile Shape Manipulation of Flexible Objects under Uncertainty” and focuses on robotics , tactile sensing , computer vision , control , mechatronics , and embodied AI . Research themes include dual-arm manipulation of deformable objects, vision + tactile sensing + force/torque feedback, physics-informed estimation with SOFA/FEM digital twins, uncertainty-aware modeling and control, active tactile exploration and slip detection, robust force-position and model predictive control, and generative policies for manipulation. Supervision is listed by Philippe Fraisse and João Cavalcanti Santos at LIRMM, University of Montpellier , with Sébastien Kleff at AUCTUS, INRIA Bordeaux . The post also mentions collaboration with Prof. Harold Soh at the National University of Singapore . Eligible backgrounds include Robotics , Mechatronics , Computer Science , Computer Vision , or Mechanics . Strong preparation in robotics modeling, dynamics, control, and programming in Python and C/C++ is expected; FEM and continuum mechanics are a plus. An English proficiency certificate is requested if available. Application materials: CV, motivation letter, recommendation letters/references, transcript of grades, and English proficiency certificate if available. Deadline: 20 July 2026 at 23:59. Start date: 1 November 2026.