Swarm & Computational Intelligence
Laboratory
RoboRoyale: ROBOtic Replicants for Optimizing the Yield by Augmenting Living Ecosystems
Funded by the European Union H2020-FETOPEN, 2021-2026
Coordinated by Durham University, UK (€3.2M)
Swarm & Computational Intelligence Lab
Partners:
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University of Graz, Austria
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Czech Technical University, Czechia
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Middle East Technical University, Turkey
The project aims to create a micro-robotic system that will support the well-being of the queen honeybee to improve its reproductivity leading to healthier bee colonies. Such an improvement in the health of honeybees, a keystone species that play a key role in pollination, is likely to contribute positively to the Earth’s ecosystem stability.
Robocoenosis: ROBOts in cooperation with a bioCOENOSIS
Funded by the European Union H2020-FETOPEN, 2020-2025
Coordinated by the University of Graz, Austria (€3M)
Artificial Life Lab of the Institute of Biology
Partners:
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Durham University, UK
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Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Italy
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Université Libre de Bruxelles, Belgium
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The University of Manchester, UK
The Project Robocoenosis seeks to introduce a novel paradigm of “life form in the loop” which will allow the development of new types of complex bio-hybrid entities, putting together different living organisms and technological elements using a symbiotic/mutualistic method.
Combining Engineering and Ecology to Transform Insect Surveillance Capabilities
Manchester-Melbourne Research Fund (£5k + AU$10k) 2021-2022
Partners:
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The University of Manchester, UK
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University of Melbourne, Australia
Here we aim to apply microsensor technology to develop a monitoring and tracking system to solve ongoing and emerging issues concerning insect dispersal, ecology and population control. This project will focus on a proof-of-concept approach by labelling Australian meat ants to track movement, dispersal and social interactions.
Development of a Semi-automated controller for MSM system
KTP (Knowledge Transfer Partnerships)
Funded by the Innovate UK (Forth Engineering Ltd) (£340k)
2021-2023 (closed)
Development of a Debris Clearance Vehicle for Limited Access Environments
Funded by the EPSRC and Industry Partner (Forth Engineering Ltd) (£200k)
2019-2021
Postdoctoral Researcher: Dr Pengzhi Li
Autonomous Control of Cleaning Robots
Funded by the EPSRC and Industry Partner (TPLC Ltd) (£199k)
2019-2021
Postdoctoral Researcher: Dr Junyan Hu