Robotics and AI
New year, new opportunities for robotics and AI at Manchester
Research impact and institutes
Discover the pioneering research into AI and robotics at The University of Manchester that’s breaking new ground and helping to solve real-world problems.
Will Manchester supercomputer reveal insights into mysteries of the brain?
Professor Steve Furber updates on the extraordinary SpiNNaker project – a supercomputer inspired by the workings of the human brain.
Passing as human – What is the Turing Test?
On what would have been Alan Turing’s 110th birthday, our video takes a closer look at one of his most extraordinary and forward-thinking ideas: the Turing Test.
Guest post: The Manchester robots cleaning up the world’s trickiest nuclear sites
Professor Barry Lennox discusses the incredible work of the RAIN Hub team and the robots cleaning up nuclear sites at Dounreay and Fukushima.
Raised by Wolves – Will we always know the difference between AI and real people?
Professor Aline Miller features in a special trailer for hit sci-fi TV show Raised by Wolves, and tells us if robots can ever experience human emotions.
SOARing with SpaceX: UoM launches first-ever satellite
Research impact and institutes
The University of Manchester has launched its own satellite! Find out what this landmark achievement could mean for future research of very low Earth orbits.
Guest post: Spotlight on healthcare engineering at Manchester
We shine a light on the vital, ever-evolving field of healthcare engineering – and the crucial work going on here at The University of Manchester in the fight against COVID-19.
The Buzz S2, E4: How are animals inspiring robotics?
In this episode of the podcast we speak to biomechanics expert Dr Ben Parslew to find out how – and why – animal robotics is taking flight.
WED2021: Engineering a better future at Manchester
Research impact and institutes
This World Engineering Day (4 March), discover just some of the ways Manchester researchers are helping to engineer a better future for us all.
Prometheus Underground: Robotics team solves Network Rail cave puzzle
Research impact and institutes
Discover how a Manchester robotics team drew inspiration from a Hollywood blockbuster to help Network Rail survey the caves and mines around its lines.