07.04.21

Robots - but not as we know them

Categories: School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Robotics

The º£½ÇÂÒÂ× has a legacy of leading in Robotics, with research excellence in soft robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems being just a few of our areas of specialty.

Professor Steve Davis is one of a growing team of expert researchers at the University and will be hosting a º£½ÇÂÒÂ× Lecture Series on Robotics on May 5. The session is open to all, giving you a deep dive into the exciting world of Robotics and Automation.

When asked what to expect from the session Professor Davis said: “For many people, when they think about what a robot is their views are influenced by what they might have seen in Hollywood blockbusters or maybe in a factory. However, there are many other forms of robot and we will explore some of these in the lecture.â€

So, what does the future hold for robotics and the role it will play in shaping our future? Professor Davis added: “Are we all going to have human looking robots in our homes any time soon? Probably not. Will we see robotic technology playing a bigger part in our lives over the coming years? Almost certainly.â€

The lecture will look at some of the robots we have developed at º£½ÇÂÒÂ× and are now operating in manufacturing and healthcare. Did you know that we developed a glove that reduces astronaut fatigue?

This event has now finished. 

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