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Speaker 1: Manisha Waterston (School of Computer Science, University of Leeds) Title: Computational methods to optimise ultrasound-guided high intensity focused ultrasound (USgHIFU) treatment plans. Bio: Manisha is a PhD student at the University of Leeds and is part of the UKRI Centre for Doctoral Training in AI for Medical Diagnosis and Care. Her research focuses on applying AI...
Talk Abstract: Loss of mobility due to musculoskeletal and neurological conditions can reduce independence and quality of life, yet many rehabilitation technologies remain clinic‑based and poorly personalised. My research aims to address this gap through the development of portable, affordable, and intelligent wearable technologies to support personalised, home‑based rehabilitation. My research programme brings together two...
Speaker 1: Mateusz Gora (School of Mechanical Engineering, University of Leeds) Title: Reinforcement-Informed Policy for Propagated Limb Engagement (RIPPLE): Towards Whole-Limb Rehabilitation through Single-Point End-Effector Contact Bio: Mateusz is a first year PhD student in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds, working as part of the Rehab45 research group. His doctoral work, RIPPLE, develops...
Talk Abstract: As robotics rapidly transitions from factory floors to unstructured environments, the need for adaptability, safety, and intelligence becomes paramount. In this talk, I will present my recent research focused on the design, development, and translation of robotic systems that address critical challenges in two distinct areas: healthcare and sustainability. The first part of...
Speaker 1: Dr. Yiejing Fan, PhD (School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, University of Leeds) Title: Deep Learning-Based EMI and Jammer Localization in Railway Wireless Communications Bio: Yejing is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Leeds, currently researching foundation models for 6G networks and AI for next-generation wireless systems. Her background is in wireless communications and AI-driven...
Talk Abstract: DeepMind is working on some of the world’s most complex and interesting research challenges, with the ultimate goal of solving artificial general intelligence (AGI). We ultimately want to develop an AGI capable of dealing with a variety of environments. A truly general AGI needs to be able to act on the real world...
Speaker 1: Ali Abdi (CEO/Co-founder of CAST3D) Bio: Ali is a University of Leeds alumnus, having received his Masters of Engineering degree in Aeronautical Engineering in 2013. Since then, he has worked as an additive manufacturing consultant for the likes of Johnson and Johnson and Additive Design, before becoming the CEO and co-founder of CAST3D in...
Talk Title: SCAN Computers: Enabling AI Research from Infrastructure and Omniverse to Physical Systems Talk Abstract: This talk provides an inside look at how SCAN Computers has evolved into a key enabler of AI, high-performance computing, and robotics innovation across industry and academia. Richard Seddon will begin with a brief overview of SCAN’s history, its position...
Talk Abstract: The field of surgery is being revolutionized by Artificial Intelligence and robotics, offering innovative solutions for both diagnosis and assistance during procedures. This seminar will provide examples of AI application for the automated diagnosis of surgical diseases, exploring how advanced algorithms can analyze medical images and patient data to identify pathologies with high...
Talk Abstract: Professor Savarimuthu will present an overview of the ARTHUR robot, a fully autonomous ultrasound robot for scanning patients with arthritis, developed through medical robotic research conducted by SDU Robotics. The talk will focus on the priorities and compromises made during the transition from a university research project to a commercial product. Biography: Thiusius...