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What is human-computer interaction?

Posted on 11/01/202410/05/2024 by Clare Lapworth

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What is human-computer interaction?

Human-computer interaction (HCI), is the study of how technology influences the way we make sense of the world.… Read more

Posted in Computer Science, Robots and Autonomy, Tech

Improving lives through engineering

Posted on 02/11/202214/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

National Engineering Day - 2022

Improving lives through engineering

This National Engineering Day, we’re celebrating staff and students at the University of Bristol who are improving lives through engineering.… Read more

Posted in Design Engineering, Energy and Environment, Health and Living, Health and Society, Outreach, Robots and Autonomy, Transport and Infrastructure

What’s inspiring a new generation of robotics engineers?

Posted on 21/04/202016/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Kat Styles working on the ExoMars rover at Airbus

What’s inspiring a new generation of robotics engineers?

Will this century go down in history as the age of the robots?… Read more

Posted in Engineering Maths, Robotics, Robots and Autonomy, Student Stories, TechTagged Aerospace Engineering

Four Inspiring Ways Drones Are Making Science Safer

Posted on 18/12/201916/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

Researchers flying drone from side of a volcano

Four inspiring ways drones are making science safer

Dr Kieran Wood helps us revisit the way we think about the humble drone, showing us how they have become a force for good in our skies – and even underground.… Read more

Posted in Engineers in Action, Robotics, Robots and AutonomyTagged Aerospace Engineering

Fitter, Happier… The Rise Of Social Robots

Posted on 05/09/201920/11/2023 by Kathryn Bastow

Man on treadmill and humanoid robot with 'only 1km to go' display

Fitter, Happier… The Rise Of Social Robots

PhD student Katie Winkle explains how socially assistive robots can provide motivation and guidance for those in need of a companion.… Read more

Posted in Engineering Maths, Health and Living, Health and Society, Robotics, Robots and Autonomy

Can Drones Learn From Nature?

Posted on 18/12/201820/11/2023 by Clare Lapworth

Can Drones Learn From Nature?

PhD student Cara Williamson tells us how studying gulls flying around Bristol is helping her programme more efficient flight paths for drones.… Read more

Posted in AI and Data Science, Robots and Autonomy, Student Stories, Tech, Transport and InfrastructureTagged Aerospace Engineering

TEDx: Engineering Swarms

Posted on 24/07/201807/05/2021 by sophie.paterson

TEDx: Engineering Swarms

Dr Sabine Hauert our resident swarm robotics expert chat to TEDx about how her work combines machine learning with inspiration from nature.… Read more

Posted in Engineering Maths, Robotics, Robots and Autonomy, Tech

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