The scope of the project is the development of mechatronics tools to attach to robotics arms for medical robotics (e.g., Rehabilitation, Diagnostics, and Surgery) to enhance the haptic experience of the users. Therefore, you will be tasked to develop the tools, test them, and work with the other researchers in the group to integrate them into the robot arms.  

Medical robotsare designed to operate around frail humans safely; we are looking for a PhD student to work on the development of mechatronics interfaces to be mounted on robot arms to perform multiple medical tasks. This research is part of a larger project aiming to design modular medical robots that can perform various medical tasks and be reprogrammed directly from the medical personnel. In other words, a robot capable of performing ultrasound scans, rehabilitation, or minor procedures depending on the clinical needs. 

The stipend is available to: Home, Eu and Overseas. 

The fee waiver is available to: Home, EU and Overseas. 

Eligible candidates will have a 2:1 degree or equivalent in a related field. 

Apply online for a full time PhD in Engineering using our step-by-step guide (http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/phd/apply). Here you will also find details of our entry requirements. 

Please clearly state on your application form that you are applying for the Development of Haptic Interfaces for Medical Robotics Scholarship, under the supervision of Dr Carlo Tiseo