Postgraduate research opportunities A digital twin-enabled ultra-precision cobot assembly system for optical components
ApplyKey facts
- Opens: Wednesday 3 June 2026
- Deadline: Sunday 21 June 2026
- Number of places: 1
- Duration: 4 years
- Funding: Home fee, Stipend
Overview
The project aims at researching a disruptive digital twin-enable ultra-precision assembly system and technology for optical components using cobot. Digital twin, artificial intelligence and autonomous control technologies will be explored to achieve the required 10-fold of improvement in assembly precision than state-of-the-art.Eligibility
You require a minimum of 2:1 or equivalent in an appropriate discipline, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree.
International students are eligible to apply but would be required to cover the difference between the home and international tuition fees.
Project Details
You will firstly perform literature review on robot-based assembly technology, AI and digital twin. The key research tasks are to create and evaluate a new ultra-precision assembly approach and its test-bed at University. The candidate will work closely with industrial sponsor on research development and its potential industrial implementation.
Funding details
Home fees, stipend and standard EPSRC Research Training Support Grant.
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Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management
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