PhD in Robotics

Exploring Robotics in Architecture/nProject Overview/nThis PhD project investigates how robotics can be integrated into architectural systems, bridging the disciplines of robotics, artificial intelligence, and architectural design. The research will explore two primary domains:/nEmbodied Intelligence/n– Integrating AI into architectural systems through topics such as distributed sensor fusion, reinforcement learning for environmental control, explainable AI for autonomous decision-making, multi-objective optimisation, and large language models as human–building interfaces./nRobotics and Actuation/n– Developing robotic systems embedded within architecture, encompassing swarm robotics, custom actuator design, modular robotics, safety-critical control, human–robot collaboration, and distributed manipulation and coordinated motion./nThe PhD student will undertake fundamental and applied research that may include: Developing novel methodologies within the project scope. Designing and conducting simulation and physical experiments. Publishing research findings in peer-reviewed journals and conferences. Collaborating with Kinetic AI to align academic research with real-world applications./nSupervisory Team/nSuccessful applicants will join the Department of Design Engineering and Mathematics at Middlesex University as doctoral students. Your project will be supervised by Dr. Kim Tien Ly, in collaboration with Carlos Lora Yunen, Director of Kinetic AI./nLocation: Hendon, London/nStart date: As soon as possible./nThis studentship is open to UK students only.