SPADS CDT: Sensing, Processing, and AI for Defence and Security

Autonomous Sensing Platforms

From surveillance applications in controlled environments to navigating and mapping unknown hostile environments, autonomous, multi-sensor platforms are increasingly important to improve mission efficacy and reduce human risks.

Differentiable physics engine for multi-robot loco-manipulation

This project seeks to implement a dImplementation of differentiable physics engine for distributed motion planning in multi-agent loco-manipulation tasks.

Leveraging model-based reinforcement learning for intervention and surveying in underwater environments

The aim of this research is to develop novel reinforcement learning algorithms that leverage modelling information.

Zero-shot coordination

The aim of this project is to enhance the coordination capabilities of autonomous agents during the deployment, either with other autonomous platforms or with human operators.

Exploring foundational models for decision making in autonomous robots

The central aim of this research is to investigate how foundation models can be effectively leveraged to enhance decision-making capabilities in single autonomous agents operating within complex, real-world environments.

Sensing system development for aviation

The aim of this PhD is the development of continuous embedded sensors that localize and detect impact damage in composite structures.

EPSRC and MoD CDT in Sensing, Processing, and AI for Defence and Security (SPADS)

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Autonomous Sensing Platforms

Differentiable physics engine for multi-robot loco-manipulation

Leveraging model-based reinforcement learning for intervention and surveying in underwater environments

Zero-shot coordination

Exploring foundational models for decision making in autonomous robots

Sensing system development for aviation

SPADS CDT: Sensing, Processing, and AI for Defence and Security

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Differentiable physics engine for multi-robot loco-manipulation

Leveraging model-based reinforcement learning for intervention and surveying in underwater environments

Zero-shot coordination

Exploring foundational models for decision making in autonomous robots

Sensing system development for aviation

SPADS CDT: Sensing, Processing, and AI for Defence and Security