Tech Solutions

BRL Technology Solutions


We provide a wide range of professional services to meet your needs. 
Our extensive range of unique business support services delivered to your highest level of satisfaction. 

Technology Solutions Director: Prof. Chris Melhuish

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Supporting Industry With Our Unique Opportunities 


An internationally recognised Centre of Excellence in Robotics, BRL’s state-of-the-art laboratory covers an area of over 3,500 square metres, and houses specialist workshops and wet labs, and two flying arenas with multiple 3D motion capture systems. It is a unique collaboration that harnesses the collective strengths of its university partners, and 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.
BRL Technology Solutions has developed a series of business support initiatives to develop and extend relationships and opportunities, which include the following activities:
  • Collaborative Research
  • Student Projects
  • Internships
  • Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
  • PhD Projects
  • Consultancy
  • Start-ups and Spin-outs
  • EU/Business Partnerships and Project Development

In terms of R&D, we have a number of centres of excellence, including the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, home to truly world-leading research efforts...

“In terms of R&D, we have a number of centres of excellence, including the Bristol Robotics Laboratory, home to truly world-leading research efforts, while also providing an incubator environment for innovative, early-stage robotics companies. An excellent example of a seamless melding of lab-based research and commercial development, all under one roof.”
Professor Iain Gray 
Former Chief Executive of Innovate UK
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The Bristol Robotics Laboratory plays a leading role in supporting ideas and talent development.
Our Technology Hardware Incubator is a visionary pilot program to stimulate and support technology start-ups. 

The Robotics Innovation Facility (RIF) brings researchers and industry in direct contact with current and new users of robotic technologies. Located within BRL, the RIF is equipped with a number of robots, vision systems and other items of automation.

The Smart Automation for Business, Research and Entrepreneurs (SABRE) initiative is an ERDF supported programme providing tailored robotics & automative services to SMEs & entrepreneurs based in the West of England.

The West of England Robotics Network 


The West of England Robotics Network is run by Bristol Robotics Laboratory and supported by Invest Bristol and Bath, and South Gloucestershire Council to support the formation and development of RAS supply chains and companies and contribute to growing the region’s High Tech Cluster.

Useful robotic solutions are rapidly becoming reality and will bring economic and social benefits to all of us. Founded on a long and distinguished history as a hub of entrepreneurial excellence and technological innovation, with iconic examples, such as Brunel’s Suspension Bridge and Concorde, the West of England has strengths in Creative & Digital, Advanced Engineering and Aerospace, Low Carbon, Healthcare and High-Tech sectors. We want to bring together people from these and other interested communities – to create and share opportunities in developing RAS markets.

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