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 Department's research activities span the breadth of the latest thinking in electronic and electrical engineering and sciences.
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.
We develop technologies to improve biomedical diagnosis, environmental monitoring, industrial bio-processes and our understanding of biological functions.
We study the environment of the Earth and near-Earth space and their effects on advanced technological systems
We develop innovative technical, commercial solutions underpinning smart homes/businesses, smart mobility and smart grids.
We advance technologies in electronics materials, circuits and systems to develop the sensors, power electronics and applications of the future.
91% of our research activity was graded as either world-leading or internationally excellent in the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014. Find out more about some of the impact our research is having.
Our methodologies can predict energy usage profiles and peak demand by monitoring only ~ 0.01% of the substations in an electricity distribution network.
Through space-based communication research we’ve influenced public policy and security. Our algorithms help keep GPS systems functioning and accurate.
Dr Pedro Estrela's research with the University of São Paulo develops novel biosensor technology for detecting early-stage prostate and breast cancer.
Our Tomographic Iterative GPU-based Reconstruction (TIGRE) toolbox combines MATLAB and CUDA software to improve medical imaging and cancer diagnosis.
We have a range of facilities available for students, researchers and companies to use.
We provide access and training on specialist equipment for micro-scale and nano-scale fabrication for University of Bath researchers and external organisations.