Current projects EPSRC
EPSRC - Self-learning robotics for industrial contact-rich tasks (ATARI): enabling smart learning in automated disassembly
EPSRC IAA (2022-25): Affordable And Modular Robotic Disassembly Systems
EPSRC - Developing a Circular Plastics Economy for Medical Testing Plastics
IAA (2022-25): Intelligent Automation in manufacturing medical devices - Part 1
Royal Academy of Engineering
Bioinspired autonomous flapping-gliding micro aerial vehicle capable of sustainable flights
EU
Shift2Rail - R&D - In2Track3 - Repoint Lab demonstrator of a redundantly engineered track switch actuator.
Shift2Rail In2Track3 RFID Tags for Rail Vehicle Positioning
Shift2Rail In2Track3 Kinematic system design, integration, prototype development, Radical new wheel rail transfer
Shift2Rail In2Track3 - Integrated & embedded sensors for prognostic monitoring
InnovateUK
autoICSI: An AI-based fully automated Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection system to improve fertility success (Innovate UK)
Industry
Industry - Safe robotic manipulation in gloveboxes through the use of AI
Intelligent Robotic Assembly and Manipulation of Cryogenic Pipes for Factory-in-a-box Applications
Eurotunnel - Automatic vehicle suspension component detection
Application of Artificial Intelligence in Robotics to Optimise the Manufacturing and Testing of Medical Devices
Next Generation of Automation in Manufacturing and Testing
Eurotunnel Analysis - Bogie Springs and Booted Sleeper
MoniRail: FOAK 2022: Portable Track Geometry Measurement System
Intelligent Robotic Assembly and Manipulation of Cryogenic Pipes for Factory-in-a-box Applications
Hierarchical Use of Battery : Intelligent Evaluation and Collaborative Robot Disassembly
Past projects EPSRC
EPSRC - Disruptive RAS technologies for Construction and Manufacturing in Space
EPSRC Hub Future Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for SPACE
EPSRC – Robotic Disassembly as an Enabler of Autonomous Remanufacturing
Novel Digital Twins for Monitoring Compliance Debts
Automated Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (AUTO-ICSI)
EPSRC IAA 2021 (R8): Amir Hajiyavand Developing Leaders Award
IAA Automated Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (AUTO-ICSI)
Research England
Advanced Machinery Productivity Initiative (AMPI) - Strength in Places
NERIC-North of England Robotics Innovation Centre
Centre of Excellence in Intelligent Automation and industry5.0
Royal Society
Automatic disassembly replanning for autonomous remanufacturing
The Use of Deep Learning for Fault Diagnosis and Prognostics for Critical Components of High-speed Trains
EU
ERDF Smart Factory Hub (SmartFub)
Alternative Raw Materials with Low Impact 2 (ARLI-2)
Shift2Rail In2Track2 - 1.2.1 - In-bearer Sensors for Crossings
Shift2Rail In2Track2 - Detailed design and prototyping of next generation S&C kinematic systems (REPOINT)
In2Track2 Sub-task 1.2.1. S&C Positioning - Near Field Communication
H2020_COLLAB_S-CODE
In2Track2 - 3.6.3.2 - Big Data Analytics for Track Geometry
EC H2020 - Futuring European Industry
InnovateUK
Synergy - Connected and autonomous (CAV) vehicle
Integrated Innovation for Nuclear Decommissioning
Autonomous Remanufacturing of Complex Products (ARCP)
ICURe Programme - Next Generation Auto Micro Manipulation and Injection System for Infertility Treatment
Track and ride correlation for optimised rail maintenance
Continuous railway track monitoring using passenger trains
Continuous railway track monitoring using passenger trains
Infrastructure Systems 2 bid: Sensor & Satellite Asset Alert and Management System (SSAAMS)
Industry
MTC Foundation Scholarship - Robotic disassembly as a key enabler of remanufacturing
Robotic Disassembly as a Key Enabler of Remanufacturing
Analysis of the Contrast toward Developing Hysterosalpingography as a Treatment
Investigation of Rail Expansion Devices on curved and canted track
Microsoft IOT Accelerate Points Automation
Pantograph Dynamic Behaviour Measurement Device for use in Rolling Stock Maintenance Depots
REPOINT Track Switch Project (Phase 3)
Developing Dynamic Modles for Electrical Power Systems On-board Aircraft
Pantograph Condition Monitoring Parameter Evaluation
Class 385 strain gauge instrumentation and testing for the Edinburgh, Glasgow routes
Research into Wireless Communications Solutions for the Rail Infrastructure Environment
Class 800 strain gauge instrumentation for the East Coast Mainline Route ODST Platform Docker Application Software Development Phase 3
Anchor Bar Slip Testing
Acumen / Platform Docker - Development Phase 2
Hand Held Switch Rail And Plain Rail Profile Measuring Device
Insulated Rail Joint (IRJ) Condition Monitoring Techniques
Guangzhou Metro: The key technology research and demonstration of metro conductor rail monitoring and condition evaluation
MRC
Partnership development for automated fertility treatment medical device research
Other
Protecting trains, staff, plant and infrastructure through construction and operation: A feasibility study into the application of Universal Interlocking on GCRE
Smart Railway Assets
Autumnsense: Wet Rail Monitoring Using a Network of Sensors to Improve Autumn Resilience
