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UNS Robotics Lab

A world-class research facility dedicated to pushing the boundaries of robotics, AI, and autonomous systems. Where theoretical research meets industrial application.

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About the Lab

Founded in 2018, the UNS Robotics Lab serves as the innovation engine for our company and the wider robotics community.

Mission

To advance robotics through fundamental research, applied innovation, and collaborative partnerships that solve real-world industrial challenges.

Vision

To establish Europe’s premier robotics research center, bridging academic excellence with industrial implementation at scale.

Approach

Interdisciplinary research combining robotics, AI, materials science, and human factors to create holistic solutions.

Research Focus Areas

Our lab organizes research into specialized domains, each led by senior researchers with deep expertise.

Neuromorphic Robotics

Developing brain-inspired computing architectures for energy-efficient robotic perception and decision-making in dynamic environments.

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Human-Robot Collaboration

Advancing safe and intuitive interaction between humans and robots in shared workspaces through AI and sensor fusion.

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Robotic Energy Systems

Innovating in power storage, wireless charging, and energy harvesting for 24/7 autonomous operation in industrial settings.

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Robotic Cybersecurity

Developing secure communication protocols, intrusion detection, and encryption for industrial robotic systems.

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Sustainable Robotics

Researching recyclable materials, modular design, and circular economy principles for environmentally conscious robotics.

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Multi-Agent Systems

Advancing coordination algorithms, swarm intelligence, and distributed control for heterogeneous robot fleets.

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Laboratory Facilities

State-of-the-art research environments equipped with cutting-edge technology for robotics development and testing.

Humanoid Robotics Lab

3,000m² motion capture arena with force plates, full-body sensor suits, and environmental simulation capabilities.

Motion Capture

Biomechanics

Industrial Simulation

Full-scale warehouse and manufacturing environment replicas with configurable layouts for system validation.

Digital Twin

Validation

Electronics Fab Lab

Clean room facilities for PCB design, prototyping, and embedded systems development with SMT assembly capabilities.

Prototyping

Embedded Systems

Virtual Reality Testing

VR/AR environment for human-robot interaction studies and virtual commissioning of robotic systems.

VR/AR

HRI Studies

Research Leadership

Our lab is led by world-renowned researchers with decades of combined experience in robotics and AI.

Dr. Elena Rodriguez

Lab Director & Chief Scientist

Former Professor at ETH Zurich, 15+ years in multi-agent systems research.

Multi-Agent Systems

Swarm Intelligence

Distributed Control

Prof. Kenji Tanaka

Head of AI Research

Former Director of AI Research at Tokyo Institute of Technology.

Neuromorphic Computing

Computer Vision

Machine Learning

Academic & Industry Partnerships

We collaborate with leading universities, research institutions, and industry partners worldwide.

ETH Zurich

MIT

Imperial College

Fraunhofer

BMW Group

Our lab participates in multiple EU-funded research consortia, including the Robotics 2030 initiative and the European AI Alliance.

Visit Our Lab

We welcome researchers, students, and industry partners to visit our facilities and explore collaboration opportunities.

Laboratory Location

UNS Robotics Lab

Cambridge Science Park, Milton Road Cambridge CB4 0FW, United Kingdom

Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
By appointment only

Contact Information

Email: lab@unsrobotics.com
Phone: +44 1223 420 789

Schedule a Visit

Interested in visiting our lab? Contact us to schedule a tour or discuss research collaboration opportunities.

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