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  • Keywords:
    Natural Language Processing, AI, safety fairness and ethics
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, NLP, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
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    autonomous agents, multi-agent systems, reinforcement learning, probabilistic inference, state estimation
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Verification and Security
    University of Edinburgh
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    Institute of Sensors, Signals and Systems; research; uk; robotics; biomedical; imaging
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Soft robotics, smart materials, wearable sensors
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Haptic Feedback for Human-Robot Interaction, Radio Frequency (RF) SLAM for Robotic Navigation; Real-Time Systems,...
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    field robotics; agricultural robotics; remote sensing; crop characterization and phenotyping; perception and computer...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Human-Robot Interaction, Social Robotics, Conversational User Interfaces, Speech Technology, Accessibility
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Afffective computing, social robotics
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Human Robot Interaction, Health...
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    geoinformatics; spatial analysis; LiDAR; visibility modelling; data visualisation
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Explainable AI, Machine learning, Cognitive robotics, Integrated task and motion planning
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Verification and Security
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Computer vision and machine learning
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Automation, imaging, defect, construction, management
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Condition monitoring, signal processing, sonar
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Automation of reasoning; formation and evolution of representations of knowledge; logical theory creation and evolution...
    Theme:
    Verification and Security
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Robotics, reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, intelligent control, ad hoc teamwork.
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    human-robot co-operation through visual interfaces; computer vision and image processing, texture
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Machine learning; AI; computer vision; computational imaging; information fusion, medical imaging, signal processing
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    data analytics, machine learning, swarm intelligence, autonomous task co-ordination
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    skin, device-human interfacing, biomedical sensing, sensors, biomimetics
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Efficient machine learning, automated machine learning
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    radar, lidar, computer vision, image processing, compressed sensing, sampling, sensor fusion, machine learning
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    emotion recognition, visual perception, health and wellbeing
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Planetary exploration, Biomimetic Robotics
    Theme:
    Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Human-Robot Interaction, Social Robotics, (Human-aware) Navigation...
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Cognitive robotics, human-robot interaction, multi-agent systems, internet of things, cloud robotics, ambient assisted...
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Control, modelling, estimation
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Assistive robotics, skill assistance, physical human-robot interaction, medical robotics, mechatronics design
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Spoken Dialogue Systems, Natural Language Processing, Linguistics, Human Interaction
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, NLP
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    3D and Stereo Vision
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Rehabilitation robotics, technology assisted healthcare, wearables, human-robot interaction.
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Underwater Robotics, Bioinspired Robotics, Soft Robotics, Vehicle Hydrodynamics, Mechatronics, Actuator Design, Model...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    image processing, computational imaging, 3D Lidar
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Human-robot interaction, spoken dialogue systems, NLG, trustworthy autonomous systems.
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, NLP
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Robot learning; self-organisation; developmental robotics; neuroprosthetics; computational neuroscience; data analysis
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    meta-learning, deep learning, computer vision
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Statistical Verification, Safe Planning and Control, Explainable AI, Integrated Task and Motion Planning
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Automated reasoning; formal modelling; verification and synthesis; productive use of failure; system safety
    Theme:
    Verification and Security
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Programming languages design and semantics, types, category theory
    Theme:
    Verification and Security
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Natural language processing, language and vision, computational narrative
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Medical Robotics, Image-guided Surgery, Continuum Robots, Applications of Control Theory in Robotics
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Logic in AI, Verification, Theorem Proving, Types, Programming Languages
    Theme:
    Verification and Security
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Animatronics, Computer graphics and Animation
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Robotics; parallel mechanism; parallel robot; reconfigurable robot; adaptive robotic hand/gripper; compliant mechanism...
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Natural Language Processing, Natural Language Generation, Deep Learning, Machine Learning
    Theme:
    NLP, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Robotics, computer vision and AI, medical robotics, autonomous systems, industrial applications.
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Autonomy, control, imaging, sonar, subsea robotics
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Human-robot interaction, speech, machine learning, multimodal interfaces, collaboration, HRI
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, NLP, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Computer Graphics, 3D Vision, Shape Analysis, Geometry Processing, 3D reconstruction, Sketch-based modeling, Medical...
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Visualisation, haptic interfaces, manufacturing
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    bio-inspired control, predictive modelling, optimisation
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    SLAM, Sensing and Perception under Visual Degradation. Multi-modal sensor fusion
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    cognitive science, active learning, probabilistic models, transfer learning, multi-task learning, compositionality
    Theme:
    Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, 3D Understanding, AI for Social Good
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Legged robotics, Optimal control, Numerical optimization, Reinforcement learning, Model predictive control, Motion...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Rehabilitation robotics, wearables, internet of things, prosthetics, assistive robotics, medical robotics, robots for...
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    dynamics and control, human motion, humanoid robotics
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Bioinspired Approaches
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Optimization Algorithms and Theory, Machine Learning, Multimodal Signal Processing, Network Science
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Verification and Security
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Logic, Automata Theory, Game Theory, Multi-Agent Systems, Formal Verification, Automated Synthesis, Model Checking
    Theme:
    Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Verification and Security
  • Keywords:
    Bio-inspired Computing, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Explainable AI, Qualitative Reasoning
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Robotics, image processing, vision, autonomy
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Automated planning, cognitive robotics, knowledge representation and reasoning, human-robot interaction, explainable...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    6-axis bioprinting, 3D/4D printing, nanofibres, sensors
    Theme:
    Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Developmental Psychology; Developmental Disorders
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Robot Learning for Decision Making under Uncertainty, Dexterous Manipulation and Control, Human-Robot Interaction,...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches, Verification and Security
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    human-robot interaction; human behaviour understanding; social robotics; assistive technologies; affective computing;...
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Multiagent systems, coordination technologies, safe and ethical AI, human-AI collaboration, automated planning,...
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Computer Vision, Video Understanding, Machine Learning
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Knowledge representation and reasoning, cognitive systems, interactive learning, control systems, human-robot...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Parallel programming languages, domain specific languages, dataflow models, embedded systems, hardware, model checking...
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Verification and Security
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Soft Materials and Biomimetic Robotics
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Reinforcement Learning, Planning, Data-efficient learning
    Theme:
    Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Approximate physical simulation, manipulation of deformable objects
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Embodied AI, Conversational AI, Multimodal Generative AI, Reinforcement Learning, NLP
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Human Robot Interaction, NLP, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Intelligent Planning and Execution, Search and Rescue
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Robot motion planning; human-robot co-operation; robot safety; AUV fault diagnosis and recovery
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Humanoid robotics; Motion planning, Optimal control
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Explainable AI, machine learning, deep learning, biomedical image, wearable data and computer vision
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Neurorobotics, Human-Robot Interaction, Rehabilitation Robotics, Evolutionary Robotics, Swarm Robotics, Biologically-...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Geometry Processing, Computer Graphics, Shape Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Directional and Vector-field Design, Medical...
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Vision and Perception
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    deep generative models, complex reasoning, neuro-symbolic AI, reliable and efficient probabilistic inferece, automated...
    Theme:
    Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Verification and Security
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Humanoid robotics; Robot learning; Computational motor control; Adaptive motion synthesis; Prosthetics
    Theme:
    Control and Motion Planning, Human Robot Interaction, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems)
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Microactuators and microrobotics, robotic micromanipulation and microassessmbly, microsystem and electronic packaging
    Theme:
    Robot Design and Soft Robotics
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Motion planning, Verification & Validation, AI Safety, Explainable AI, Scenario Generation
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Machine learning, medical imaging, computer vision
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Bio-robotics, Sensorimotor Control
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    compressive sensing, computational imaging, optimisation algorithms
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Bioinspired Approaches
    Heriot-Watt University
  • Keywords:
    Soft Sensors, Electronic-skins, Soft Robotics, Machine Learning
    Theme:
    Vision and Perception, Machine Learning and AI (inc. multi-agent systems), Robot Design and Soft Robotics, Bioinspired Approaches
    University of Edinburgh
  • Keywords:
    Human-Robot Interaction, Social Robotics, Design Informatics
    Theme:
    Human Robot Interaction
    University of Edinburgh
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