Can underwater robots spot trouble before an undersea cable fails?
Predictive robotic inspection for resilient undersea cable infrastructure
MARBLE, Croatia · 36 months
Undersea cables carry much of the world’s Internet traffic, yet the seabed is a difficult place to inspect. What if underwater robots could identify early signs of damage or interference before connectivity is disrupted? How can a robot tell the difference between an ordinary change on the seabed and something that needs attention?
In this PhD, you'll investigate how autonomous underwater vehicles can inspect cables and recognise potential risks. You'll explore how sonar and camera data can be combined to build useful views of underwater infrastructure, and how robots might decide where to look next. The work connects robotics, sensing, and data analysis, with research exchanges at AIR-RMLD and the University of Trento.
Requirements
No PhD yet: You must not already hold a doctoral degree at the time of recruitment.
Mobility rule: You must not have lived or carried out your main activity (work or studies) in the country where you will be recruited for more than 12 months during the 36 months before recruitment. MSCA exceptions may apply.
Open to all nationalities: You can apply regardless of your nationality.
University admission: You must meet the PhD admission requirements of the university associated with your position.
How to apply
Please submit your CV, copies of your Bachelor's and Master's degrees and academic transcripts, and a research statement of no more than 800 words.