[I-RIM ML] 1st DRIM PhD CALL in Robotics & Intelligent Machines — Apply by July 9, 2025

Fri Jun 13 10:07:29 CEST 2025

📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: DRIM PhD in Robotics and Intelligent Machines (Italy)

Deadline: July 9, 2025 – 12:00 noon CEST
Apply here: https://es.sonicurlprotection-fra.com/click?PV=2&MSGID=202506130807300107269&URLID=16&ESV=10.0.28.7941&IV=09C77617AF30ECA8C4B535FB429FEA1E&TT=1749802051726&ESN=V2JFg4Gxb8xERo8azuNcJf%2BiEalqCSkme05omZQVaYM%3D&KV=1536961729280&B64_ENCODED_URL=aHR0cHM6Ly9kcmltLmktcmltLml0L2VuL2FkbWlzc2lvbi8&HK=45DCB615DB9352E0BBFD1295592C127B8B4986F53003CE9FA3F2CDCFFB9FE7B4 https://es.sonicurlprotection-fra.com/click?PV=2&MSGID=202506130807300107269&URLID=15&ESV=10.0.28.7941&IV=924D22D0DA739B459454102F2A3C7317&TT=1749802051726&ESN=pzJGKvpkF2%2FJ3J5cuxDOe7U2FOeWOY9Xg4ibI52qIGQ%3D&KV=1536961729280&B64_ENCODED_URL=aHR0cHM6Ly91cmxzYW5kLmVzdmFsYWJzLmNvbS8_dT1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmRyaW0uaS1yaW0uaXQlMkZlbiUyRmFkbWlzc2lvbiUyRiZlPWVkN2E1ODRiJmg9MTk4NjdlMDkmZj15JnA9eQ&HK=850C83044E4D86F6FE4473E7ADE3A218DB62A363EADEEFEEDE70C70DDA1955D5
Organizing Institution: I-RIM (Italian Institute of Robotics and Intelligent Machines)
Program Coordinator: Prof. Antonio Sgorbissa (University of Genoa) — antonio.sgorbissa at unige.it mailto:antonio.sgorbissa at unige.it
DRIM Secretariat: phd_drim at unige.it mailto:phd_drim at unige.it

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🌍 What is DRIM?

The Doctorate in Robotics and Intelligent Machines (DRIM) is one of Italy’s leading PhD programs in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
It brings together top Italian universities, world-class research centers, international partners, and key industry players.

By joining DRIM, you will:
✅ Study at premier research institutions
✅ Collaborate with global leaders in robotics and AI
✅ Access cutting-edge labs and infrastructure
✅ Join a dynamic international research community

This is a unique opportunity to pursue a fully-funded PhD in Italy and shape your future in academia or industry.

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📚 PhD Positions by Research Area & Institution

🔹 Autonomous Systems
    * Machine-Learning-Based Control of Robotics and Process Systems — Univ. of Brescia
    * Wearable Soft Robotics Driven by Electrofluidic Muscles — Polytechnic Univ. of Bari
🔹 Healthcare & Wellness
    * Companions with Purpose: Emotionally Intelligent Robots for Long-Term Alzheimer’s Care — Univ. of Genoa
    * Preoperative Surgery with Patient-Specific 3D Models — Univ. of Genoa
    * Soft Robotics for Human Rehabilitation — Italian Institute of Technology
    * Social Robot Assistant for Intelligent Health Care — Univ. of Palermo
    * Personalized and Proactive Behaviors for Socially Aware Robots  — Univ. of Naples Federico II
🔹 Hostile & Unstructured Environments
    * Scene Representation and Planning in Hybrid Robotic Systems using with LLMs and VLMs — Univ. of Genoa
    * Advanced Navigation and Guidance Systems for Autonomous Marine Robots — Univ. of Genoa
    * Learning Adaptive Robotic Behavior in Unstructured Environments — Italian Institute of Technology
    * Soft Robotics for Human Cooperation — Italian Institute of Technology
    * Autonomous Mobility and Interaction for Mobile Robots in Dynamic Unstructured Environments — Italian Institute of Technology
    * Learning-Based Manipulation Skills for Agricultural Robotics  — Italian Institute of Technology
    * Quadruped Robot Control for Environmental Sustainability Using Machine Learning — Italian Institute of Technology
🔹 Industry 4.0
    * Dual Arm Manipulation for Human-Robot Cooperative Operations — Univ. of Genoa
    * Active, Distributed and Recursive Reasoning Models for Cognitive Robots — Univ. of Genoa
    * Cooperative Models and Control in Human-Robot Collaboration Scenarios — Univ. of Genoa
    * Adaptive and Interactive Task Planning in Robots Enhanced by LLMs and VLMs — Italian Institute of Technology
    * Machine Learning for Cross-Modal Sensory Substitution in Robotic Manipulation and Human-Robot Interaction — Italian Institute of Technology
    * Collaborative Robotics for the Processing of Natural and Technical Surfaces — Univ. of Catania
    * Using AI to Detect Defects on Composite Using Optical and Acoustic sensors — Leonardo S.p.A. & CNR STIIMA
    * Large Language Models and Sensor-Enhanced AI for Talent Discovery and Bias-Aware Recruitment — RINA S.p.A. & Univ. of Genoa
    * Smart Logistics: Intelligent SLAM for Indoor-Outdoor Control of Mobile Robots — Leonardo S.p.A. & Univ. of Genoa
🔹 Inspection & Maintenance of Infrastructure
    * Coordination and Control of a Team of UAV — Univ. of Genoa
    * Robotized Underwater Inspection and Maintenance Operations — Univ. of Genoa
    * Computer Vision and AI Applications for Remote Sensing of Photovoltaic Plants — Wesii S.r.l. & Univ. of Genoa
🔹 Mobility & Autonomous Vehicles
    * Lifelong Autonomy in Legged-Wheeled Robots through Hybrid Model-Learning and Continual Adaptation — Italian Institute of Technology

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🚀 Ready to Apply?

Application Portal: https://es.sonicurlprotection-fra.com/click?PV=2&MSGID=202506130807300107269&URLID=14&ESV=10.0.28.7941&IV=E8D1B4B152962288C967D812B98A59B1&TT=1749802051726&ESN=MlKsSy4BbwG1rZarErthC2DzpV2HC89BMYjjFFzRWxk%3D&KV=1536961729280&B64_ENCODED_URL=aHR0cHM6Ly9kcmltLmktcmltLml0L2VuL2FkbWlzc2lvbi8&HK=7347489882144CF28C14DCC7DBEA2174E8E361F0846AD371153C91D24559815E https://es.sonicurlprotection-fra.com/click?PV=2&MSGID=202506130807300107269&URLID=13&ESV=10.0.28.7941&IV=E75B06A0CEEE31447091EEF4960DD90A&TT=1749802051726&ESN=kJXwfXsHrDIg3NI%2Bgo7pnDa%2Ft0WrXF7oYYr998DVg%2BA%3D&KV=1536961729280&B64_ENCODED_URL=aHR0cHM6Ly91cmxzYW5kLmVzdmFsYWJzLmNvbS8_dT1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRmRyaW0uaS1yaW0uaXQlMkZlbiUyRmFkbWlzc2lvbiUyRiZlPWVkN2E1ODRiJmg9MTk4NjdlMDkmZj15JnA9eQ&HK=F1241427A4654A0840B87CA1125AA23597AB790BDCE0C6E59B8FA0F710EC3871
Deadline: July 9, 2025 — 12:00 noon CEST
Applicants will carry out their research at the hosting institution. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to the designated tutor or research unit lead before applying.
International candidates are welcome!
Visa, relocation, and logistical support will be provided.

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📩 Contact Us

    * Prof. Antonio Sgorbissa: antonio.sgorbissa at unige.it mailto:antonio.sgorbissa at unige.it
    * DRIM Secretariat: phd_drim at unige.it mailto:phd_drim at unige.it

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