Centre for Autonomous Robotics

We are taking research beyond the lab to develop a new generation of smart, flexible, robust and interconnected robotic systems fit for use in the real world.

Our research

Our research expertise spans six core themes.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning research

We explore the two-way relationship between natural and artificial intelligence and modelling, constructing, evaluating and understanding complete systems.

Control and decision making in autonomous robotics

Our Centre for Autonomous Robotics (CENTAUR) is investigating and innovating control of autonomous robotics.

Embedding accountability, responsibility and ethics in autonomous systems

We aspire to take a co-design approach to our research, working with and engaging society to develop better autonomous systems for the people who use them.

Real-world deployment and application in autonomous systems

We are investigating and innovating deployment of autonomous systems in the field.

Robotics and autonomous platform and infrastructure engineering

We are developing robotic platforms and infrastructure.

Sensing and perception in autonomous robotics

Our research in the Centre for Autonomous Robotics (CENTAUR) investigates different aspects of sensors, both at individual component and whole-system levels.

Our people

Find out more about our core and affiliated staff in the Centre, as well as how you can take advantage of our expertise.

Centre for Autonomous Robotics staff

We are academics who bring together research expertise in robotics spanning engineering and science.

Study with us

Find out about our undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research degrees.

Undergraduate courses in robotics

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Find out about the undergraduate courses we offer related to robotics, engineering, computer science and artificial intelligence.

Master's courses in robotics

Find out about postgraduate taught degrees in robotics, autonomous systems, mechatronics and machine learning.

Electronic and Electrical Engineering research degrees

Find out more about our PhD programme.

Join the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI (ART-AI)

Train to be part of the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.

Join our EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (AAPS)

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Our CDT goes beyond the traditional engineering disciplines to bring together students from backgrounds in sciences, mathematics and social sciences.

About us

We are taking an interdisciplinary approach to research in autonomous robotics. We are developing technologies and techniques that improve robotic hardware and software. And we are investigating how we can use these techniques to address social, economic and industrial challenges. By bettering our scientific understanding, we aim to achieve real-life impact in autonomous robotics.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our research, courses we're associated with or how you can work with us, get in touch.