Bristol Robotics Laboratory 

Who we are

Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is the most comprehensive academic centre for multi-disciplinary robotics research in the UK. It is a collaborative partnership between the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the University of Bristol, and home to a vibrant community of over 450 academics, researchers and industry practitioners. 
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Bristol Robotics Lab
BBiC

What we do

The primary mission of BRL is to understand the science, engineering and social role of robotics and embedded intelligence. In particular, the key challenges surrounding adaptive robotics, namely: dealing with people and their unpredictability, unstructured and uncertain environments, and equipping robots for flexible roles. 
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Research areas

The Bristol Robotics Laboratory is involved in a wide range of robotics research projects both nationally and internationally. Our research portfolio spans over a number of different themes.
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BRL Research
RIF Robotics Innovation Facility

Business engagement

BRL brings together the best expertise from industry and the academic community to spearhead Britain’s efforts to be a world leader in modern advanced robotics. It's BRL Technology Solutions programme provides a broad range of business support & development services. 
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Bristol Robotics Laboratory,

University of the West of England, T Block
Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane
Bristol, BS16 1QY
United Kingdom

Email:   info@brl.ac.uk

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