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Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments

Dates: Jul 2023 - Present

Role: Technical Program Manager

Overview

The Centre for Robotic Autonomy in Demanding and Long-lasting Environments (CRADLE) is a £10 million initiative that bridges academia and industry in robotics and AI for critical mission industries. Funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), The University of Manchester, and Amentum (formerly Jacobs), the programme delivers robotic deployments and demonstrations to stakeholders in sectors such as infrastructure (e.g., roads, railways), nuclear, space, and healthcare.

Contribution

As the Academic and Technical Project Manager of CRADLE, I lead teams from the university including academics, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD students in collaboration with subject-matter experts from Amentum. Together, we use our unique IdEAs methodology to create a nurturing environment where academia and industry engage with challenge holders in robotics and AI. This approach drives concept development, technical sprints, and technology deployments that benefit multiple sectors.


CRADLE Explainer Video

Annual Reports

Each year, CRADLE publishes an annual report celebrating the programme's achievements and initiatives.
For both editions, I led the content creation and layout design. You can view or download them below.