Connectionists: [jobs] PhD position at Sapienza University / ISTC-CNR, Rome, Italy: Robotics and AI for precision spraying in agriculture

[Vito Trianni]

A PhD position is now open in the context of PON research and innovation projects at Sapienza University, PhD in Engineering in Computer Science. 
https://phd.uniroma1.it/web/concorso37pon.aspx?i=3514

**Deadline for applications: October 27, 2021 at 2.00 pm CEST**

General instructions for applicants are available here: 
https://www.uniroma1.it/en/pagina/phd-programmes
https://www.uniroma1.it/sites/default/files/field_file_allegati/bando_pon_ricerca_e_innovazione_37_english_rev_1_gp.pdf

The research will be conducted in cooperation with the ISTC-CNR (https://istc.cnr.it) with an internship at AIgriTech (https://www.aigritec.com), and will focus on precision spraying for precision agriculture.

Title: Robotics and AI for Precision Spraying

Abstract: One of the world's greatest challenges is to ensure sufficient food production for an ever-growing population. This is in contrast to the reduction of arable land, and the need for ecologically compatible production. Only through advanced precision farming techniques it will be possible to ensure increased production with reduced inputs of water, fertilisers and chemical plant protection products. The project aims to study robotic and AI systems capable of minimising or completely eliminating the use of chemical agents in agriculture. Specifically, the aim is to automate precision spraying techniques, which have been shown to reduce the use of pesticides or herbicides by up to 90%. In addition, the project will assess the impact of completely replacing chemical agents with mechanical interventions using robotic actuators.

Details (Italian/English): https://phd.uniroma1.it/dottorati/stampeModuloRichiestaBorsaWeb.aspx?id=29

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Skills and background knowledge:
- Advanced methods for object detection and semantic segmentation
- Recurrent convolutional neutral networks, LSTM
- Active vision
- Information theory
- Bayesian inference
- Information-based motion planning

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