PhD Studentship: Extra-long Compliant Snake Robot for Inspection in Fusion Power Plants
4 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented PhD student to join our research team at the University of Nottingham, in collaboration with the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). The successful candidate will work on a 3-year PhD project focused on the design and development of an extra-long compliant snake robot capable of self-localisation for inspection in fusion power plants.
Project OverviewThe project aims to address key challenges in robotic deployment systems enabling repair automation in fusion power plants. The successful candidate will be primarily based at the Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre in Manufacturing and On-Wing Technology, Department of Mechanical, Material and Manufacturing Engineering, Faculty of Engineering.
Key Responsibilities- Design and manufacture of an extra-long compliant snake robot for reaching deep inside confined spaces, such as pipes and vessels.
- Development of kinematics, static and dynamic models of the snake robot.
- Localisation of the snake robot with various sensory feedback, including vision and Fibre Bragg sensors.
- Demonstration of the developed snake robot and its navigation and localisation strategies.
We are seeking candidates with a strong academic background in Mechatronics, Robotics, Mechanical, Computer Science or related scientific disciplines. The ideal candidate should have:
- Outstanding analytical and numerical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop precision Mechatronics systems and algorithms.
- Ability to develop kinematic and/or dynamic analysis of Mechanical/Robotic systems.
- Ability to implement control and kinematics with hardware-in-the–loop.
- Background with relevant packages (e.g., MATLAB, SolidWorks/Creo, ROS/ OpenCV/ python, LabVIEW/C languages).
The scholarship on offer comprises a tax-free stipend (£19,237 a year), tuition fees paid, and a generous study package. Only UK Higher Education "Home Fee" status applicants and EU residents satisfying the three-year residency requirement are eligible.
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