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This is one of two research projects studying unmanned aerial and surface vehicles (UAVs and USVs). Shanghai Jiao Tong University is the home institution for this project. To view the Melbourne-based partner project, click here.
Unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can be used collaboratively to finish a complex task so as to reduce the cost and the risk involved. Hence, it has a significant potential in maritime search and rescue, in which uncertainties in the environments are huge with the limited sensing ability in extremely tough weather conditions and the scale and complexity of rescue tasks. As the first step toward autonomous rescue, this project aims to solve open fundamental questions in maritime search and rescue by designing collaborative control algorithms between a group of USVs and UAVs by using data collected from onboard sensors.
The objectives of this project are:
Shanghai Jiao Tong University: Professor Weidong Zhang
The University of Melbourne: Professor Ying Tan, Dr Ye Pu
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We are seeking a PhD candidate with the following skills:
To apply for this joint PhD opportunity, and to view the entry requirements, visit How to apply. Please read the application guidelines and eligibility information for both UoM and SJTU before contacting the lead supervisors.
Apply for a joint PhD with the University of Melbourne and the University of Manchester.
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