PhD in Vine Robots

Title: Soft Everting Robots for Exploration, Mapping, and Manipulation in Extreme, Confined Environments./nInstitution: University of Edinburgh/nDepartment: School of Engineering/nSupervisor: Dr VLG Lo Gatto/nCountry: United Kingdom/nDescription: The aim of this research is to investigate the capabilities of soft everting robotic systems, such as vine robots, for exploration, mapping, sensing, and environmental manipulation in extreme and confined spaces, with a focus on their adaptability, autonomy, and potential applications in challenging environments./nProgram type: PhD Research Project/nFunding: Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)/nUpdated date: 18 December 2025/nDeadline: 31 January 2026