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World-leading research underpinned by rigorous engineering and mathematics

World-leading research underpinned by rigorous engineering and mathematics

World-leading research underpinned by rigorous engineering and mathematics

World-leading research underpinned by rigorous engineering and mathematics

World-leading research underpinned by rigorous engineering and mathematics

World-leading research underpinned by rigorous engineering and mathematics

Pioneering fundamental control systems and robotics to solve industrial and scientific challenges

Welcome to the Control Systems and Robotics Group at The University of Manchester. We are a growing team of experts dedicated to advancing the field of control systems and robotics by undertaking cutting-edge research and fostering innovation.

Our aim at all times is to make valuable contributions to industry, society and academia through work that has practical value and tackles real-world challenges.

Research focus

Fundamental research: control theory and applications

Engineering: robotics and extreme environments

Research focus

Fundamental research: control theory and applications

Engineering: robotics and extreme environments

Teaching

Our involvement in teaching is significant. Our highly successful MSc in Advanced Control and Systems Engineering (ACSE) has a history of over 54 years and has an annual MSc cohort of between 60 – 70 students.

We have also played a leading role in developing the University’s MSc in Robotics.

Teaching

Our involvement in teaching is significant. Our highly successful MSc in Advanced Control and Systems Engineering (ACSE) has a history of over 54 years and has an annual MSc cohort of between 60 – 70 students.

We have also played a leading role in developing the University’s MSc in Robotics.

Applications

Current applications include robotics, process industries, communication networks and energy generation.

Applications

Current applications include robotics, process industries, communication networks and energy generation.

Facilities and resources

Our group is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories that have dedicated spaces for control systems, robotics, perception and human/robotic interaction research. Our researchers have access to cutting-edge hardware, software, simulation tools and experimental platforms.

Facilities and resources

Our group is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories that have dedicated spaces for control systems, robotics, perception and human/robotic interaction research. Our researchers have access to cutting-edge hardware, software, simulation tools and experimental platforms.

Collaborative Opportunities

We actively seek collaboration with industrial partners, government agencies and academic institutions to foster knowledge exchange and technology transfer.

We welcome joint research projects, collaborative funding applications and industry-sponsored initiatives.

We also offer consultancy services, technical expertise and training programmes related to control systems and robotics.

Please contact us to discuss ways in which we could work collaboratively with your organisation.

Collaborative Opportunities

We actively seek collaboration with industrial partners, government agencies and academic institutions to foster knowledge exchange and technology transfer.

We welcome joint research projects, collaborative funding applications and industry-sponsored initiatives.

We also offer consultancy services, technical expertise and training programmes related to control systems and robotics.

Please contact us to discuss ways in which we could work collaboratively with your organisation.