Rolls-Royce University Technology Centre
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Research group exploring all aspects of aerospace manufacture, with a particular interests in the areas fixturing, on-wing inspection and repair robotic systems
Nottingham, England
Joined May 2018
Dielectric Elastomers Actuators are a type of soft actuators that are currently being research hoping to break the barrier on new robotic technology, but how do they work? Follow us with out new series on DEA and some of their applications. #NottinghamUTC.
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Our #PhDStudent Christopher Bishop was a Finalist for the Best Paper Award on the #IEEE/ASME Transactions on Mechatronics journal, with his paper entitled: A Novel Underactuated Continuum Robot With Shape Memory Alloy Clutches.Congratulations Chris! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼.
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Aravind Vimalan is a 1st year #PhDstudent working on the development of soft #robots for inspection inside narrow spaces. His research focuses on the design, modelling, and control of mobile soft robots to achieve narrow space inspection. He enjoys 🍳 ✈️ 📖 & 🎼 . #MeetTheTeam
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#Meetthe team Erik Abba, a 3rd Year PhD student, tells us all about his PhD, from why he decided to start a PhD to what he likes the most about it. Link to video: . #NottinghamUTC #phdlife #engineers.
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Nick Breeze is a 1st year #PhD student working on the use of Embedded Soft Actuators in continuum snake-like robots. His #research focuses on the design, modelling & control of Soft Actuator Technology. His hobbies include Muay Thai, Brazilian Jujitsu and painting. #MeetTheTeam
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We are offering fully funded PhD opportunities! Visit our page for more details if you are interested in #computer vision #aerospace #manufacturing and #robotics. Link: .Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. #Engineering #reserach
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Mohamed Elbanna, a second year PhD student, reveals his backpack essentials. From Minions and hidden whistles to umbrellas and winter gloves. Spolier 🚨, we kept some bloopers at the end of the video. Link: #inthebackpack #NottinghamUTC #phdlife #student.
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We have an opening for a permanent academic position as Assistant Professor in Intelligent Machines for Advanced Manufacturing. This position is based at the M3 Department and is related to the Rolls-Royce UTC (. Info:
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Force data can be extracted from sound signal & provide feedback for the haptic control interface to teleoperate robots working in highly constrained environments. Work by: H. Shi, M. Russo, J. de la Torre, A. Mohammad, X. Dong, and D. Axinte.Full article:
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Fengrui Zhang is a 1st year #PhD studying waterjet coating removal & waterjet peening in nickel-based superalloys. He focuses on improving surface integrity of difficult-to-cut materials through waterjet machining, using various soluble abrasives to optimize cutting performance.
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#NationalPetDay celebrates the joy pets bring, & encourages people to help reduce the number of animals in shelters. Pets & animals also inspire research and engineering innovation. For example, we got inspiration from snakes to develop FLARE and COBRA.
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RT @UoNStudentLife: Been putting off completing the NSS? Now that teaching is over for the term, let us know how we did. We want to hear th….
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RT @UoNStudentLife: The spring term finishes today and the summer term is due to commence on Tuesday 2 May. Services on campus will have….
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Douwei Liu is a 1st year #PhDstudent at the #NottinghamUTC studying the intricacies of Nickel alloys machining! His research centres on improving new superalloy materials' surface integrity & machinability with complex structures. He enjoys 🏀, 📖 , and 🍳. #MeetTheTeam
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New #paper alert!. Laser processing can help to boost thermal barrier coatings by providing stress relieving microfeatures and a protective glazed layer. Link to paper: . #engineering #research #manufacturing #science #lasers
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Very happy to hear five of our UTC team members have been awarded 🏆 1st & 2nd place in the different categories of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Group Showcase! Good job guys! See you in April for the final competition! 🎉 .#NottinghamUTC #PhD #researchers @UoNEngineering
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RT @UoNPressOffice: It was a successful evening for @UniofNottingham at @TheEngineerUK awards last night, with three awards picked up acros….
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Prof Dragos Axinte, UTC Director, shows us what you need to carry if you are a climbing enthusiast! .#InTheBackpack #NottinghamUTC.
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