Robust Model-based Predictive Control for Hybrid Robotic Arms
Robust Model-based Predictive Control for Hybrid Robotic Arms
About the Project In contrast to conventional robots, hybrid (soft-rigid) robots offer enhanced interaction safety alongside sensorised, repeatable performance. Unlike purely soft robots, which often face challenges like parametric variation, … Read More Read More
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Self-powered Autonomous Surface and Underwater Vehicles for Persistent Observation
Self-powered Autonomous Surface and Underwater Vehicles for Persistent Observation
About the Project 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 … Read More Read More
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Advanced sensors for planetary missions & astrophysics
Advanced sensors for planetary missions & astrophysics
About the Project Co-Supervisors: Professor Nathalie Wheeler, Professor Radan Slavik Are you ready to embark on a journey of otherworldly research? Do you want to be part of the space … Read More Read More
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Cooperative Path Planning and Control of Intelligent Vehicles
Cooperative Path Planning and Control of Intelligent Vehicles
About the Project Autonomous driving of intelligent vehicles has attracted significant attention in recent years due to its ability to reduce traffic congestion problems, improve traffic throughput and enhance safety … Read More Read More
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Soft Robots with Integrated Sensing, On-Demand Therapy and AI-assisted Control
Soft Robots with Integrated Sensing, On-Demand Therapy and AI-assisted Control
About the Project Supervisor : Dr Rujie Sun This PhD project offers an exciting opportunity to pioneer advancements in healthcare technology through soft robotics, flexible electronics, and AI-assisted systems. The … Read More Read More
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Innovations in Waste Energy Minimisation from Maritime Engineering Power and Propulsion Systems
Innovations in Waste Energy Minimisation from Maritime Engineering Power and Propulsion Systems
About the Project This PhD project, in association with BAE Systems, seeks to reveal and investigate novel solutions to deliver significant improvements in overall energy efficiency in maritime transport. Maritime … Read More Read More
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Unsteady hydrodynamics of autonomous ship manoeuvres with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) experiments
Unsteady hydrodynamics of autonomous ship manoeuvres with Hardware in the Loop (HIL) experiments
About the Project Supervisory Team : Dr Nicholas Townsend, Prof Dominic Hudson The ability to rapidly characterise and evaluate unsteady hydrodynamics of autonomous ship manoeuvres is a key challenge for … Read More Read More
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Development of Digital Twin Models for Real-Time Condition Monitoring of Electrical Machines in Electric Vehicle Applications
Development of Digital Twin Models for Real-Time Condition Monitoring of Electrical Machines in Electric Vehicle Applications
About the Project Electrical machines are key devices in the modern industry for applications spanning several technologies in power engineering, electrification of automotive and aerospace, renewables, etc. As such, they … Read More Read More
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Sustainability and resilience of Socio-Technical Systems
Sustainability and resilience of Socio-Technical Systems
About the Project The increasing complexity of our engineering, social, urban, and ecological systems arises from their interconnectedness, leading to necessary adaptations between the actions of the users (humans) and … Read More Read More
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Multi-Three-Phase Drives for Electric Transport
Multi-Three-Phase Drives for Electric Transport
About the Project The popularity of power electronic drives used to control electrical machines is increasing, pushed by both the surge of renewable energy generation and the ongoing electrification of … Read More Read More
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