Adaptive Machines
The physical world is complex and constantly changing, making it difficult for machines to find their way around and operate reliably. Intelligent machines that adapt to unpredictable environments can help humanity thrive.
Opportunity seeds
Within opportunity spaces, but outside the direct scope of our programmes, ARIA funds opportunity seeds: flexible funding of up to an initial £500k for speculative and ambitious research aligned to the opportunity space.
Explore Jenny's opportunity seed projects
From kangaroo-inspired robot locomotion to precise, dexterous, and versatile bioactuators, in this portfolio, we're funding an array of projects across start ups, universities, and individuals to maximise the chance of breakthroughs.
Find out where the opportunity lies – read Jenny's perspective.
Miniaturised Multimodal Sensors Mimicking Skin Mechanosensation for AI-Enhanced Neurovascular Precision
Rujie Sun, University of Southampton
Shape Changing Origami Inspired Probe for Autonomous Bi-directional Navigation for Multimodal Inspection in the Colon
Thrishantha Nanayakkara, Imperial College London
Smarter Motors for Smarter Robots
Christopher Wall, Cardiology Devices
Linkage-leg Principles for ‘Better Than Wheels’ Functionality
Jim Usherwood, The Royal Veterinary College at Hawkshead
Developing and Modelling Flexible Robotic and Cobotic Arms
Andy Whyte + Chris Mangnall, Adaptive Machine Patterns
Roo-bot Energy-Efficient Robot Locomotion Inspired by Kangaroos
Christofer Clemente, University of the Sunshine Coast
MORPH: Muscular Operative Robotic Precision Handler
Pietro Valdastri, University of Leeds
JumpSTAR: Jumping with Mechanical Precision and Stability Through Adaptive Resilience
Chengxu Zhou, University College London