Robotics and Autonomous Systems

We carry out world leading research in robotics and autonomous systems at the intersection of robotics, control, embodied intelligence and machine learning.

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We carry out world leading research in robotics and autonomous systems at the intersection of robotics, control, embodied intelligence and machine learning.

We create intelligent bodies and mechanisms through the use of novel materials and manufacturing techniques and intelligent sensing and control algorithms to deal with dynamic environments and human-centric systems.

The collective competence of this group and our extensive network of collaborators covers most essential RAS topics: design of resilient autonomous robots, self-assembling robotic systems and swarms, human-machine interaction through intelligent algorithms and physical interfaces, machine vision, medical robotics including surgical and assistive robots, active body implants, soft and micro robots.

Our world leading facilities support our research topics and include autonomous and collaborative manufacturing systems, robotic and motion tracking equipment, swarm and UAV arenas, and equipment for soft matter fabrication. Our research environment has a strong industrial focus and delivers impact through strategic partnerships with world-class engineering companies and via industrial research institutes such as Insigneo and the AMRC. We also work closely with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals and provide consultancy to SMEs.

Facilities

Robot platforms: UR10s and UR5s, Franka Emika, Kilobots, Nao robots, Force Dimension haptic systems, UAVs and ground mobile robots (see the full list Sheffield Robotics Robot Foundry | Sheffield Robotics | The University of Sheffield)
2 Vicon labs, flying arena, human-robot collaboration lab
Soft robotics laboratory with - soft-matter fabrication, microfluidic devices, biomechanical and chemical stimulation.
Range of industrial robots at the AMRC including ABB, Kuka, Staubli, Fanuc and more.