PhD Positions in Autonomous Drone Flight in Confined Spaces for Wind Turbine Inspection

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Employment type: FULLTIME. The SDU UAS Center, part of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, invites applications for one or more PhD positions on autonomous flight in confined and cluttered environments for multi-rotor drones. The positions are for a three-year employment with a flexible start date.What We Offer The successful candidates will become part of the SDU UAS Center, where we conduct cutting-edge research in civilian drone technologies and future drone applications in critical sectors, such as agriculture, inspection, energy, and healthcare. At the heart of our mission is the creation of groundbreaking drone solutions that address key societal challenges. We are committed to fostering a dynamic and inspiring work environment where creativity flourishes. We often collaborate closely with world-leading companies, some of which are part of the vibrant robotic startup community around Odense.The positions are tied to the development of an Automated Service Inspection (ASI) system for wind turbines, carried out in close collaboration with Vestas. Wind energy is a cornerstone of the green transition, yet the industry depends heavily on manual inspections and a shrinking pool of service technicians1 …

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