PhD Scholarship: Physics-Aware Humanoid Robots for Real-World Interaction

[24 January 2025]

We are offering a fully funded PhD position on enhancing the capabilities of humanoid robots to perform complex tasks involving both locomotion and manipulation in dynamic, human-centric environments.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of innovative methods enabling humanoid robots to understand object properties and interact effectively with their surroundings. Applications of this research span industries such as healthcare, logistics, and beyond, addressing key challenges in robotics for real-world environments.

🔍 What We’re Looking For

• ✅ A strong academic background in machine learning for robotics.
• ✅ Proven experience in robot perception, control systems, or sensor integration.
• ✅ A clear interest in advancing humanoid robotics for dynamic, real-world applications.

📩 How to Apply

If you're ready to shape the future of robotics and embark on a transformative research journey, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV to us (chengxu.zhou@ucl.ac.uk). Please use the subject [DTP Application] in your email.

Deadline: 24 January 2025

About Us

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) evaluation, UCL Computer Science was ranked 2nd in the UK for research power and 1st in England.

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