New Publication – A review: Challenges and opportunities for artificial intelligence and robotics in the offshore wind sector

The Smart Systems Group is pleased announce the publication of its latest article in Elsevier‘s open access journal, Energy and AI. Titled – “A review: Challenges and opportunities for artificial intelligence and robotics in the offshore wind sector“, this article represents a collaborative work between the Smart Systems Group, the Intelligent and Autonomous Systems Group […]


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New Publication: A Review of Sensing Technologies for Non-Destructive Evaluation of Structural Composite Materials

The Smart Systems Group are pleased to announce a new publication titled “A Review of Sensing Technologies for Non-Destructive Evaluation of Structural Composite Materials“. Published in MDPI Journal of Composite Science, this article reviews the growing demand and diversity in the application of industrial composites, and the current inability of present non-destructive evaluation (NDE) methods […]


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New Publication: Cyber Physical Systems, Solutions to Pandemic Challenges

The Smart Systems Group are pleased to announce the coming publication of Cyber Physical Systems, Solutions to Pandemic Challenges where, in collaboration with University of Edinburgh, we showcase The Future Workplace: A Symbiotic System of Systems Environment. The current pandemic has had catastrophic implications for people all across the world in terms of health and […]


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MMLDT Conference – Autonomy and Me: Working Together for a Better Future

Congratulations to Mr. Daniel Mitchell, Mr. Sam Harper and Prof. David Flynn in their recent presentation at the Mechanistic Machine Learning and Digital Twins for Computational Science, Engineering & Technology (MMLDT) Conference. This conference was held over September 26-29, 2021 and virtually in Hyatt Regency Mission Bay, San Diego, CA. Machine Learning (ML) and Digital […]


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Winner of 2021 EPS Postgraduate Research 2nd Year Prize

The Smart System Group Congratulate Sonam Norbu who has been chosen as the Winner of 2021 EPS Postgraduate Research 2nd Year Prize from the Institute of Sensors, Signals and Systems, The School of Engineering and Physical Science (EPS). The prize will be awarded at the upcoming Annual EPS Postgraduate Research (PGR) Day, the 18th  October, […]


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New Publication: Prediction of voltage distribution using deep learning and identified key smart meter locations

The energy landscape for the Low-Voltage (LV) networks is undergoing rapid changes. These changes are driven by the increased penetration of distributed Low Carbon Technologies, both on the generation side (i.e. adoption of micro-renewables) and demand side (i.e. electric vehicle charging). The previously passive ‘fit-and-forget’ approach to LV network management is becoming increasing inefficient to […]


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Podcast: The Role of Robotics in the Future of Offshore Wind and Net Zero

We are thrilled to share details of a recent podcast, featuring Dr. Theo Lim of the Smart Systems Group. This broadcast was episode 24 of the Re-energise Podcast series, hosted by the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult. “Our clean energy revolution is in full swing, with the UK actively moving from fossil fuels to renewable […]


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Robotic Technologies in Offshore Wind

Published today in Power Technology, written by Yoana Cholteeva “As the need for better capabilities and more predictability in the offshore wind sector is growing, the industry has welcomed its collaboration with robotic technologies. Robotics and AI come as powerful tools to help unlock human potential, providing assistance and support to inform human decision making, often […]


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Robotic Engineering Superhero’s

Wind turbines harness the wind to produce energy, however, they can be quite dangerous to maintain. Offshore engineers are subjected to dangerous conditions which include hazardous weather conditions and environments. Robotic platforms which include robots for air, land and sea, can be used to complete inspection and maintenance missions to reduce the risk and increase […]


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Good Vibrations!

The Smart Systems Group are thrilled to share an online article published in Scottish Construction Now featuring research led by Dr. Daniil Yurchenko. Unused energy trapped within bridges is to be harvested in a major new international project led by Heriot-Watt University. Traffic and wind regularly cause low frequency vibrations to ripple through bridge building materials […]


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