Research Projects
Here you can see a brief description of some of my research projects. Do not hesitate to get in touch if you want more details about any of them.
Current Projects
NETWORKPLUS: UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Plus (UK-RAS+)
£671,487 - EPSRC
The UK-RAS Network aims to lead and coordinate robotics and autonomous systems research across the UK. It fosters collaboration between academia, industry, and government to drive innovation and maintain global competitiveness. The network also supports training, knowledge exchange, and responsible development in the field.
EMPOWER Network
£26,100 - Cardiff University
Building an interdisciplinary support network for current and aspiring female Principal Investigators at Cardiff University. The project focuses on developing research leadership skills, fostering collaborations, and creating pathways for career advancement.
Codesign of Artificial Intelligence algorithm for personalised exercise videos to enhance community-based rehabilitation for people with stroke
£91,101 - NIHR i4i Programme
Developing AI-driven algorithms to create personalised exercise programmes for stroke rehabilitation. Using co-design methodologies with patients and healthcare professionals to ensure the technology meets real-world needs and improves community-based rehabilitation outcomes.
Embedding resilience: Co-designing a robotic telepresence exercise programme to support frailty management in home communities
£31,152 - EMERGENCE Network Plus, EPSRC
Co-designing a robotic telepresence exercise programme to support frailty management in home and community settings. The project combines robotics, human-computer interaction, and healthcare expertise to create accessible and engaging rehabilitation solutions.
Completed Projects
TAS ART: Augmented Robotic Telepresence
£43,484 - UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub
Exploring the potential of Augmented Robotic Telepresence (ART) to improve on trustworthiness, inclusion/accessibility and independence afforded to remote users of Mobile Robotic Telepresence (MRP).
Verifiably Human-Centric Robot Assisted Dressing
£20,000 - UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub
Collaborative project aiming to bridge the gap in the state-of-the-art research in Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) and in formal verification to address the trust deficit in collaborative human-robot working environments. We present an integrated approach for a human-centric, robot-assisted dressing, with self-verifying capabilities to ensure user safety during collaborative HRI.
TARICS: Trustworthy Accessible Robots for Inclusive Cultural experienceS
£186,014 - UKRI Trustworthy Autonomous Systems Hub
Cultural experiences, such as going to a museum are an important activity in society and an important source of personal enrichment that can affect a person’s wellbeing. However, guided visits are not always accessible for everybody, often leading to vulnerable members of society feeling excluded. This project co-created an interactive cultural experience for museum visits by provisioning a social robot to make the experience more accessible and inclusive for people that are autistic and/or have learning difficulties.
TASA: Towards Accessible Smart Assistants
£5,000 - University of Lincoln
Investigated how smart assistant technologies can be made more accessible for users with hearing loss. The project employed participatory design methods to understand barriers and develop inclusive interaction modalities for voice and conversational AI systems.
MaTHiSiS: Managing Affective-learning Through Intelligent Atoms
EU Horizon 2020 - European Commission
Developed intelligent learning analytics and emotional AI systems to support personalized education. The project created adaptive learning environments that respond to learners' emotional and cognitive states, with applications in mainstream and special education.
EDUROB: Educational Robotics for Students with Learning Disabilities
Lifelong Learning Programme - European Commission
Pioneered the use of educational robotics to support learning for students with intellectual disabilities. The project developed accessible robot control interfaces and educational activities, demonstrating the potential of robotics to enhance inclusive education.
Collaboration Opportunities
Research Partnerships
I welcome collaborations with researchers, industry partners, and organizations interested in human-robot interaction, accessibility, and inclusive design. Whether you're looking to explore new research directions, develop practical applications, or create impact through technology, I'd love to discuss potential partnerships.