PhD in Robotics & AI at Kennesaw State University

Overview

USA – Fully Funded PhD in Robotics & AI at Kennesaw State University

Join PhDFinder to apply for the fully funded PhD program in Robotics & AI. The program begins Fall 2026 and offers full tuition, stipend, and access to state‑of‑the‑art robotics platforms and AI training infrastructure.

The Intelligent Dexterity (InDex) Lab focuses on pioneering research in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. The Lab’s research spans several high‑impact areas:

• Deep Reinforcement Learning & Vision‑Language‑Action (VLA) Models
• Dexterous Robotic Manipulation
• Human‑Robot Interaction & Teleoperation
• Multi‑Modal Perception & Simulation‑to‑Real Transfer
• Multi‑Robot Coordination and Planning

The InDex Lab is recruiting multiple PhD students for Fall 2026. Sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and NVIDIA, the lab offers:

• State‑of‑the‑art robotics platforms including robotic arms, dexterous hands, quadrupeds, UAVs, and mobile robots
• Two dedicated lab spaces: a 1200 sqft active lab and a brand‑new lab over 2000 sqft under construction
• High‑performance AI training infrastructure, including a server with 4× NVIDIA RTX 6000 PRO 96 GB GPUs
• Dedicated workstations with RTX 5090 GPUs for every PhD student

Ideal applicants have a strong academic background and research interest in one of the following areas: robotics, artificial intelligence, computer science, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering. Successful candidates should possess:

• A passion for robotics, AI, and intelligent systems
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Experience with programming, machine learning, or robotics platforms is highly desirable
• Motivation to work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
• Curiosity, creativity, and a drive to push the boundaries of current technology

Applications for Fall 2026 admission are due by June 1, 2026. Interested candidates should prepare the following documents:

• CV
• Academic transcripts
• Research statement

PhD positions at Kennesaw State University’s InDex Lab offer talented and ambitious students a unique opportunity to pursue advanced research in robotics and AI, supported by world‑class resources and mentorship. If you are ready to take the next step in your academic career and make a meaningful impact in the field, consider applying to join this innovative research community.