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PhD Robotics and Systems Engineering

PhD Robotics and Systems Engineering

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Full time | Peel Park Campus | 3 years | JAN-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

JAN-26

Key information
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Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Computer Cybernetics Computer Systems Engineering Studies

Course Summary

The food industry is very labour intensive and as a result is under threat from low wage economies. To allow companies to remain competitive they need to embrace automation. Led by Dr Steve Davis you will learn how many of the challenges found in the food industry cannot be addressed by conventional automation and how advanced systems and grippers are required.You will:Research the fields of robotics, mechatronics, automation and control, embedded systems, artificial intelligence, and machine learningUndertake research around an area from your own profession and develop solutions that can be implemented in the workplaceEarn a doctorate-level degree to take you further in your current career or provide a gateway into a research career

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For this course (per year)

£16,000

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a numerate subject such as Engineering, Science, Mathematics or Computer Science. You should be able to demonstrate the use of structured programming language such as C.

University information

The University of Salford is an innovative, modern university located in the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester. Students benefit from the expertise of top academics and an array of industry contacts on both the university’s taught and research courses. Students who study at the University of Salford join a postgraduate community of more than 3,000 students from over 150 countries worldwide, contributing directly to the university’s...more