Research Projects In 'Automation, Robotics and Control' Automation, Robotics and Control Research GroupAbout the GroupResearch ProjectsOur PeopleContact us Back to 'Mechanical Engineering Research' 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