Dynamics And Neural intelligence Lab

A robotic and AI research lab founded in 2024 @

School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
University of Leicester


Our lab thrives on collaboration, embracing innovation in robotics and AI with a spirit of equality and open communication. We value curiosity and foster a friendly, respectful environment. Interested in joining us? Contact Dr Hao (d.hao at leicester dot ac dot uk) to learn more.

Research Interests

Robotics and AI for Space, Next-Gen Manufacturing, and Future Humanity

  • Machine Intelligence for Manufacturing
  • Reinforcement learning and Imitation learning
  • Quadruped Robotics and Robotic Manipulation
  • Next-Gen Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control
  • Space Robotics

Our Team

We are actively looking for self-motivated talents to join DANiLab.

DriverLeics Team: https://driverleics.github.io/

Dr Daniel Hao – PI

You can find details on: https://le.ac.uk/people/daniel-hao

Roin Deng – PhD Candidate (AI Computer Vision)

J. Atmounia – PhD Candidate (Robotics)
Mingshuo Xu – PhD Candidate (Co-Supervision, Insect Vision)

Abdulqader A.M. Dhafer – Project Student (Reinforcement Learning)

DriverLeics Team: https://driverleics.github.io/

Facilities

  • Universal Robot UR5e robotic arm
  • Unitree GO1 Edu/Research version quadruped robot (robot dog) with off-loading rolling rig for control experiments
  • Deep-learning rig powered by Nvidia RTX4090
  • DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone
  • 2X Audi 1:8 Scale Autonomous Driving Car (DriverLeics Legacy)
  • Elephant 6-DOF robotic arm kit with MyAGV
  • OnRobot 2FG7 and OnRobot VGC10

*Dr Hao’s research funders:

ESA/NASA Mars Sample Return DWI Project E/019A-02R – MSR SRP E3P2
PI (Leicester) – UKSA PLATOR Project with Lead Institution – Surrey Space Centre
Co-I – EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Transformation of Metals Industry