Robotics
Robotics at Leeds
An interdisciplinary network driving innovation in robotics research
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Institute of Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Sensing
We promote cutting-edge research and education in the field of robotics, autonomous systems and sensing
Our researchInstitute of Design, Robotics and Optimisation
We design and analyse complex systems involving technology, people and services
Our research
Robotics
The University is an outstanding environment to advance robotics science and make a concrete impact on society, thanks to the unique breadth of capabilities and resources available on campus.
Our research addresses key challenges on national and global scales through the development of novel robotic technologies. Our multidisciplinary community brings together researchers who have a shared interest in robotic systems, medical robotics, field and infrastructure robotics, and artificial intelligence.
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If you have an enquiry about robotics research, please contact Professor Pietro Valdastri.
Medical robotics
Robotic technology to transform colonoscopy and surgery
Professor Pietro Valdastri and his team are pioneering a new design of endoscope that uses a magnetic capsule with built-in imaging capability to enable faster, painless, low-cost investigations.
More on Robotic technology to transform colonoscopy and surgeryRobotics, nanoparticles and ultrasound will treat cancer
Dr James McLaughlan is leading new research combining robotics, nanoparticles, ultrasound and lasers to combat head and neck cancer with treatment which could banish chemotherapy.
More on Robotics, nanoparticles and ultrasound will treat cancerUsing robotics to treat stroke survivors
Researchers have designed a device that patients could use in their own home, offering physiotherapy as frequently and for as long as they wish without the need to visit hospital.
More on Using robotics to treat stroke survivorsRobotics and sensing technology to treat foot conditions
Researchers have developed in-shoe sensor technology and a load sensing platform to help patients with chronic foot conditions linked to diabetes and arthritis.
More on Robotics and sensing technology to treat foot conditionsArtificial intelligence (AI)
Humanlike computing
A new design of robot, which can navigate and retrieve objects in a cluttered space in a way that is akin to how a human does, could be deployed into settings where workers require support.
More on Humanlike computingPreventing the spread of coronavirus
Intelligent robots that combine navigation, computer vision and AI to identify objects that need regular cleaning could help to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in busy public spaces.
More on Preventing the spread of coronavirusArtificial Intelligence research
Our researchers are contributing to the rapid, global development of intelligent machines by exploring the integration of advances in deep learning, symbolic reasoning, vision, language and robotics.
More on Artificial Intelligence researchField and infrastructure robotics
Self Repairing Cities
Our researchers are designing robots that identify and repair infrastructure for a project which aims to tackle the Grand Challenge of Zero disruption from streetworks in UK cities by 2050.
More on Self Repairing CitiesExploration robots
Engineers have developed a robot that has successfully navigated one of the narrow shafts of the Great Pyramid in an attempt to solve one of the big mysteries in Egyptian archaeology.
More on Exploration robotsRobotics for urban nature
University of Leeds academics led international research exploring how drones, robots and autonomous systems can transform the natural world in and around cities for people and wildlife
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Research opportunities
Artificial Intelligence for medical diagnosis and care
The UKRI CDT will equip cohorts of researchers with the necessary skills to unlock the potential of AI within the healthcare domain.
Featured postgraduate researchers
To browse funded robotics projects, supervisors, research areas, and more PhD opportunities, visit phd.leeds.ac.uk.
Simone Calò
PhD, Developing ultra-low-cost technologies for gastric cancer screening in low and middle-income countries
More on Simone CalòGiovanni Pittiglio
PhD, Control of magnetically actuated robots for medical applications
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Our degrees give students the chance to learn about the mechatronics, robotics and autonomous systems underpinning many important technologies in society, and the global industry and career opportunities in this emerging field.
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on October 5, 2020
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on September 18, 2020
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on August 8, 2020