Dr Ketao Zhang
BSc, PhD, FHEA
Research Funding
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Current Funded Research Projects
Integrated Human-Augmented Robotics and Intelligent Sensing Platform for Precision ViticultureFunding source: Innovate UKStart: 01-09-2023 / End: 31-08-2026 Amount: £297,599 This project aims to revolutionize the way high-value horticultural crops such as grapes, berries, and other fruits are grown by developing and implementing a precision farming ecosystem. |
Previous Funded Research Projects
Electroadhesion for Perching and Resting Quadrotor Unmanned Aerial Vehicles on Various SurfacesFunding source: Royal SocietyStart: 31-03-2022 / End: 30-03-2024 In this collaborative project, we propose to develop enabling technologies based on electroactive mechanisms for aiding small UAVs to effectively anchor on various surfaces in challenging environments. The novel technology and strategy can find a wide range of industrial applications and has the potential of revolutionizing aerial photography, infrastructure inspection, and surveillance. |
Computational Design and Control of Quadruped Robots with Bio-inspired Leg Mechanisms for Dynamic Locomotion in Challenging TerrainFunding source: Royal SocietyStart: 31-03-2021 / End: 30-06-2022 |
EPSRC Core Equipment 2020Funding source: EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilStart: 01-11-2020 / End: 30-04-2022 |
Electroadhesion for anchoring robots in challenging environmentsFunding source: EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilStart: 01-10-2019 / End: 30-09-2020 |