AI-Driven Robotic Disassembly using Mixed Reality and Haptics
Aston UniversityBirmingham, United Kingdom
Course overview
This PhD project will develop next-generation robotic systems that combine mixed reality, haptic teleoperation, artificial intelligence, and adaptive autonomy for complex industrial manipulation and disassembly tasks. The successful candidate will investigate human-in-the-loop robotic learning, intent recognition, and learning from demonstration to enable safer, more autonomous robotic operation. Based within the Autonomous Robotics and Perception Laboratory, the project offers access to state-of-the-art robotic facilities and opportunities to engage with industrial partners from the robotics, automotive, and recycling sectors.
Key highlights
- Combines mixed reality, haptic teleoperation, AI and adaptive autonomy
- Research into human-in-the-loop robotic learning and intent recognition
- Explores learning from demonstration for safer autonomous robots
- Based within the Autonomous Robotics and Perception Laboratory
- Access to state-of-the-art robotic facilities
- Engagement with robotics, automotive and recycling industry partners
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall (component minima vary by programme; see university English-language requirements)
Careers this course leads to
- Robotics Research Scientist
- Postdoctoral Research Associate in Robotics
- Robotics Engineer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Human-Robot Interaction Researcher
- Automation Engineer
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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