Past Events
November 2025 | |
| Wed 26 Nov 2025 11:00 - 12:00 |  Seminar: Robotics seminar: Soft Robotics, Surgeons and the Pathway to Surgical Application, by Prof Martin BirchallCentre for Advanced Robotics ARQ Robotics seminar Title: Soft Robotics, Surgeons and the Pathway to Surgical Application Speaker: Prof Martin Birchall Abstract: Engineering advances may enable development of implantable artificial muscles. Lessons from previous implant experience must be applied to ensure best outcomes, maximum uptake and reduction of avoidable risk. Affordable solutions realistically able to recoup development costs are key, but could generate conflict between scrupulous selection of patients and... |
| Mon 17 Nov 2025 15:00 - 16:30 |  Seminar: ARQ Research Seminar: Towards Autonomy in Robot-Assisted Surgery, by Prof Miloš Žefran
Centre for Advanced Robotics ARQ Research Seminar Speaker: Prof Miloš Žefran Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago Title: Towards Autonomy in Robot-Assisted Surgery Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) provides significant benefits over traditional open and laparoscopic procedures. It also offers the possibility of automating surgical interventions, particularly in light of recent advances in visual computing. My talk will describe our research program towards automating... |
| Tue 4 Nov 2025 10:00 - 16:00 |  AI Collaborative WorkshopCentre for Probability, Statistics and Data Science We aim to bring together experts in AI and those using (or hoping to use) AI methods in their research, from all the five Schools of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. We envisage that the workshop will strengthen the ties between Schools, build a research community around the development and use of AI and develop teams and ideas well ahead of funding calls. Participation by registration: Registration is now closed. Organisers: Marcella Bona, Thomas Roelleke, Kostas Papafitsoros,... |
October 2025 | |
| Fri 10 Oct 2025 11:00 - 12:00 |  ARQ research seminar: Tactile Robotics for Human-like Dexterity
Centre for Advanced Robotics Title: Tactile Robotics for Human-like Dexterity Speaker: Nathan Lepora, Professor of Robotics & AI Abstract: Billions are being invested in humanoids, ignoring that they won't be much use without hands as capable as those of humans. So how do you do you build a robot hand that functions as well as a human hand? I break this down into three main challenges: first, the form-factor and mechanical design of the hand; second, the tactile sensing capability of the hand; and third, how you... |
September 2025 | |
| Thu 25 Sep 2025 14:00 - 15:00 |  Seminar: ARQ Seminar Talk: Humanoid Robotics for Waste Recycling and Management: A Technical Overview
Centre for Advanced Robotics Title: Humanoid Robotics for Waste Recycling and Management: A Technical Overview Speaker: Dr. Namdar Baghaei-Yazdi, ESG Director, TeknTrash Robotics Abstract: Global waste exceeds 2.3 billion tonnes annually, with less than 20% recycled. Manual sorting remains hazardous and inefficient, driving the need for robotic solutions. This talk presents a humanoid robotic system, developed by TeknTrash Robotics, integrating dexterous manipulation with AI-driven perception for complex waste streams... |
July 2025 | |
| Mon 7 - Tue 8 Jul 2025 |  16th International Workshop on Engineering of Functional Interfaces (EnFI2025)Centre for Bioengineering Register at: https://www.sems.qmul.ac.uk/events/enfi2025/ We are excited to announce the 16th International Workshop on the Engineering of Functional Interfaces (EnFI 2025), taking place at Queen Mary University of London on 7th and 8th July 2025. EnFI is a dynamic, multidisciplinary international workshop. It covers all aspects of functional interfaces from materials science, physics, chemistry and engineering to medicine and biology. Why Attend EnFI 2025? Gain insights from... |
May 2025 | |
| Thu 22 May 2025 11:00 - 12:00 |  Seminar: Quantum Nexus For Sensing, Communication, Control, And ComputingCentre for Electronics Click here to join the seminar online Summary Recent advancements in quantum information science are poised to unleash new sensing, communication, control, and computing (SC3) capabilities. Synergies in SC3 promise the development of next-generation networks with unprecedented performance. For instance, (i) control of statistical information empowers practical quantum inference, (ii) quantum ranging and synchronization facilitates networked sensing, and (iii) remote entanglement... |
April 2025 | |
| Tue 29 Apr 2025 10:00 - 11:00 | Seminar: QMUL Robotics Seminar Series: Material-Enabled Technologies for Soft and Fluidic Robots by Dr. Daniel J. Preston, Rice University
Centre for Intelligent Transport Location: David Sizer LT, Bancroft building, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End, London E1 4NS Title: Material-Enabled Technologies for Soft and Fluidic Robots Abstract: The emerging field of soft robotics, which incorporates... |
| Thu 10 Apr 2025 10:00 - 12:00 | Seminar: Nano Dimension – Changing the way world manufactures Centre for Electronics Summary Chris Garden from NanoDimension will give a talk about their 3D printer and explain how it can be used for printed circuit board fabrication. The talk will be followed by Q&A and a demonstration of the printer. The content of the talk is... |