University of Manchester (UMan)

Algorithms Based on Perceptual Control Theory Could Change The Way Robots Walk

Posted by Age of Robots | Apr 16, 2020 | Deep Learning Algorithm |

A psychological theory could kickstart improvements in the way robots are able to walk, thanks to...

Flexible TVs and high performance wearable smart tech one step closer

Posted by Age of Robots | Apr 30, 2018 | Manufacturing |

Flexible televisions, tablets and phones as well as ‘truly wearable’ smart tech are a step closer thanks to a nanoscale transistor created by researchers at The University of Manchester and Shandong University in China.

Student develops gaming technology for environmental and scientific research

Posted by Age of Robots | Apr 29, 2018 | Gaming |

A PhD student at The University of Manchester has developed a new method and software for using computer game technology for complex scientific and engineering simulations.

Jumping spiders and flying bees: The rise of bio inspired microrobots

Posted by Age of Robots | Mar 17, 2018 | Robotics |

Jumping robot spiders and swarms of robotic bees sounds like the stuff of science fiction, but researchers at The University of Manchester are already working on such projects and aiming to lead the world in micro robotics.