Robot Manufacturing

Academic Contact: Prof Russell Harris
Academic Staff: Dr Jaemin Lee, Professor Pietro Valdastri, Dr Nutapong Somjit, Dr Robert Kay, Professor Andrew Bayly, Professor Megan Povey, Professor Robert Richardson, Professor Shane Xie

The capabilities of robots can be limited by the fabrication technologies available to create them.    Here at Leeds, a number of researchers are working on new techniques for producing robots and their sub-components. In essence, we seek to drive new innovations in robotic products and applications by investigating new ways to create them. At its heart, our research resides in exploring innovative methods and bespoke instruments to provide this. This includes research of digital manufacturing processes, sensor fabrication, micro-fabrication, composite structures, and soft robotic materials.