Autonomous Systems and Robotics Research

We carry out multidisciplinary research aimed at making real advances in autonomous systems and robotics. Our work encompasses a wide range of research from developing novel algorithms through to the design and prototyping of autonomous vehicle and robotic platforms. An overarching principle of our work is to take a systems engineering approach. The complexity of the systems we work with requires a wide range of diverse disciplines to be integrated in order to develop a successful product.

We are working at the forefront of research in uninhabited air and ground vehicles (UAVs and UGVs), autonomous robotics, machine vision, co-operative autonomous systems, wireless communications, sensors, control, data modelling and fusion. Much of the work is focussed around specific application areas including AS for confined and urban spaces and robotics for the food industry.

We work closely with industry and government partners to identify research areas and on collaborative projects. Currently the main themes of our research are: