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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3D printed porous metamaterials for customised protective packaging of high-value objects
3D printed porous metamaterials for customised protective packaging of high-value objects
About the Project Delicate, high-value objects such as museum artefacts or medical goods warrant bespoke packaging solutions for protection against shock and vibration damage during transit. This project will develop … Read More Read More
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Applied PhD Opportunity: Advancing Elite Cycling Aerodynamic Performance
Applied PhD Opportunity: Advancing Elite Cycling Aerodynamic Performance
About the Project This new PhD project offers a unique opportunity to reveal the detailed aerodynamics of New Zealand Olympic and Paralympic cyclists. The project, supported by High Performance Sport … Read More Read More
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PhD positions in Structural/Earthquake Engineering at the University of Auckland, New Zealand
PhD positions in Structural/Earthquake Engineering at the University of Auckland, New Zealand
About the Project Description Are you passionate about cutting-edge research on designing safer, more resilient structures to withstand earthquakes? Do you want to be part of a team pushing the … Read More Read More
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Vibration isolation design for optimum machine reliability
Vibration isolation design for optimum machine reliability
About the Project In this project you will use modelling and experimental methods to build an understanding of how vibration and shock mount design can influence machine bearing life. In … Read More Read More
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Ice detection and avoidance in uncrewed air vehicles
Ice detection and avoidance in uncrewed air vehicles
About the Project This project will develop novel methods to detect ice build-up in Uncrewed Air Vehicles and use this information to automate the vehicle response. Uncrewed Air Vehicles (UAVs) … Read More Read More
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Fusion of distributed and point acoustic sensing with physics-enhanced machine learning for remote monitoring of strategic energy assets
Fusion of distributed and point acoustic sensing with physics-enhanced machine learning for remote monitoring of strategic energy assets
About the Project This project aims to leverage the advances in ultrasonic testing, including optical fibre-based distributed acoustic sensing and physics-enhanced machine learning, to increase the reliability of nuclear waste … Read More Read More
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Distributed acoustic sensing for monitoring complex environments
Distributed acoustic sensing for monitoring complex environments
About the Project This project aspires to advance distributed acoustic sensing by developing physics-enhanced signal processing algorithms particularly suited for complex multi-source environments. Distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) is a relatively … Read More Read More
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Place and the Dynamics of Social Deprivation in Belfast 1991-2021
Place and the Dynamics of Social Deprivation in Belfast 1991-2021
The project will examine why some parts of Belfast have remained deprived since the 1990s when others have either become more or less deprived. It will tie into academic debates … Read More Read More
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Advanced Modelling of Nonlinear Engineering Systems: AI-Integrated Approaches
Advanced Modelling of Nonlinear Engineering Systems: AI-Integrated Approaches
About the Project These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level … Read More Read More
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