Pica Code PICA IR-2026-076 - Development of control algorithms for the coordination of multi-robot systems in dynamic environments

Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research; Italia; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Unimore invites applications for a research position focused on decentralized control for coordinating groups of robots, including heterogeneous teams, to operate in dynamic environments. The role emphasizes theoretical development and practical validation.

Work will be validated in both simulation and real-world setups using aerial and ground robotic platforms, with emphasis on autonomous collaboration and decision-making.

Competenze

• PhD or equivalent in a robotics-related field.
• Strong background in decentralized control and multi-robot coordination.

Mansioni

• Develop decentralized control methods for coordinating robot groups.
• Validate approaches in simulation and real-world aerial/ground platforms.
• Collaborate with research teams and publish results.

Conoscenze

Robotics coordination

Multi-robot systems

Autonomous systems

Control theory

Formazione

PhD in Electrical/Mechatronics/Robotics

Strumenti

ROS

MATLAB/Simulink

Simulation platforms

Descrizione del lavoro

Organisation/Company Unimore Research Field Engineering » Industrial engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Leading Researcher (R4) First Stage Researcher (R1) Established Researcher (R3) Application Deadline 14 Oct 2026 - 13:00 (UTC) Country Italy Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Not Applicable Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The activity focuses on the development of decentralized control methodologies for the coordination of groups of robots, including heterogeneous teams, for the exploration of dynamic and partially unknown environments. The developed methodologies will be validated both in simulation and in real-world environments using aerial and ground robotic platforms.

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• OTHER

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• OTHER

Selection process

selective public procedure based on qualifications and interview