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AI and robotics scientists spark inspiration at major school STEM fair
We had the opportunity to walk through an exciting future of robots and artificial intelligence as we attended the largest school-based STEM Fair, Bright Sparks, at Leicester Grammar School with Team DriverLeics and their robot dog. Leicester Grammar School hosted the Bright Sparks STEM Fair 2024 on 15 June, recognized as the largest school-based STEM…
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We have a funded Robotics and AI PhD post!
Find the details on: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/imitation-learning-for-robotic-manufacturing-transformation/?p159322 About the Project GTA funded PhD studentship in Computing Highlights Project Robotic technology plays a pivotal role in the UK’s digital strategy, enhancing the digital and data roadmap for the transition from traditional manufacturing. This shift aims to boost the sector’s competitiveness, sustainability, and innovation. Despite advances, experienced engineers remain…
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Dr Hao is giving a talk for PINT OF SCIENCE FESTIVAL14 May 2024
Get your ticket here: https://pintofscience.co.uk/event/look-into-my-AIs How AI powered robots will change our life in the next 5 years. Dr. Daniel Hao (Lecturer in AI and Robotics) In the next five years, robots that think and learn like us are going to change the way we live in some pretty exciting ways. Imagine having a robot…
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Our work on UKSA PLATOR Project Published
This joint work between University of Surrey and University of Leicester has been presented on the International Symposium on Space Flight Dynamics (ISSFD)at ESOC Darmstadt. The paper title: Trajectory Design and Navigation Analysis of a PLAsma TOrch Rocket Propelled Space Tug PLATOR is a new electrothermal thruster for space logistics applications, developed by the University…
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CDT in DigitalMetal (£18m) Funded! We are part of it!
A new training centre at the University of Leicester aims to boost the metals industry with the skills in data and artificial intelligence to take on the global competition of the future. Dr Hao is the Co-I of this CDT. The new £18 million Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Digital Transformation of Metals Industry…
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2024 DriverLeics Cohort!
Today, we had the first official kick-off meeting for the 2024 DriverLeics cohort! Looking forward to seeing the student team create some big buzz in 2024!
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Giving a talk for MedRIFT
I am giving a talk about AI and Robotics for MedRIFT society tonight. Feel free to pop-in and have a conversation.
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How robot making an espresso
We did some cool demonstration of using UR5e to make an Nespresso. Imitation learning + LLM way to go!
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Unitree Robotics Visit (B2 dog + H1 Humanoid)
Staff and students really enjoyed it! B2 robot dog is a great and robust platform and H1 will be an interesting research platform for RLs.