Artificial intelligence and machine learning

Our research group investigates artificial intelligence and machine learning, including the nature of intelligence and how to build intelligent systems.

Human-computer interaction

We explore the interactions between computer systems and their human users.

Mathematical foundations of computation

We explore the relationship between mathematics and computer science.

Visual computing

We work at the intersection of computer vision and computer graphics.

Self-isolating? Get fit faster with multi-ghost racing

Eager to ramp up your fitness while stuck at home? A new generation of VR exergames will nudge you to perform better by immersing you in a crowd of cyclists.

Create a realistic VR experience using a normal 360-degree camera

Scientists at the University of Bath have developed a quick and easy approach for capturing 360° VR photography without using expensive specialist cameras.

Motion capture technology used to prevent falls in older people

Researchers from CAMERA are using Hollywood technology to assess the benefits of an exercise programme aimed at reducing the risk of falls in older people.

Markerless motion capture technology could help skeleton athletes’ training

Researchers from CAMERA have developed the first non-invasive way of measuring athletes' push start performance.

Counting elephants from space

Satellite images processed with the help of computer algorithms devised at the University of Bath are a promising new tool for surveying endangered wildlife.

Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications (CAMERA)

We create advanced motion tracking technologies for use in the entertainment industry, training and athlete performance, and assistive technologies.

REal and Virtual Environments Augmentation Labs (REVEAL)

We are an interdisciplinary centre researching virtual and augmented reality technology.

Centre for Digital Entertainment

Our research engineers are working with industrial researchers in leading animation, VFX and games companies.

UKRI CDT in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI

We train the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.

Centre for Mathematics and Algorithms for Data

We are an interdisciplinary group of researchers working at the intersection of statistics, machine learning and numerical analysis.

Centre for Therapeutic Innovation

We transform innovation, arisen from basic research, to diagnostics and prognostics, medicines design and delivery, leading to personalised medicine.

Institute for Mathematical Innovation

The Institute for Mathematical Innovation delivers multi-disciplinary and mathematically grounded research for real-world, societal and industrial challenges.

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.

IAAPS - The Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems

A world-leading centre of excellence for research, innovation, enterprise and education, supporting the future direction of the automotive industry

Postgraduate research degrees in computer science

Find out about our PhD degrees, funding opportunities and how you can apply.

Doctoral College

We support and enrich the experience of our doctoral researchers and play a key role in developing policy and strategy relevant to doctoral study.

UKRI CDT in Accountable, Responsible and Transparent AI

We train the next generation of specialists with expertise in AI, its applications and its implications.

CAMERA 2.0

Centre for the Analysis of Motion, Entertainment Research and Applications (CAMERA) - 2.0

FORCE-UI - Force-responsive Deformable User Interfaces

Today's touchscreens are flat, solid surfaces that do not reproduce real-world object interaction properties. The project aims to revolutionise touch input.

Pushing Back the Doubly-Exponential Wall of Cylindrical Algebraic Decomposition

The doubly exponential wall cannot be broken completely: this rise in costs is inevitable. However, this project aims to "push back the wall".

ESIF - CAMERA to base new Innovation Motion Capture Studio at The Bottle Yard Studios

Funded by the ESIF, CAMERA will bring together regional academic leaders with industry specialists and world leading training institutions.

actigaze - Surf The Internet With Your Eye GAZE

We've developed a new technique that comes close to the mouse in speed and accuracy, and that's a breakthrough. Try it yourself!

Echo Games

Echo Games develops games and interactive experiences that stimulate reflection on socio-cultural and historical topics.