Oxford Robotics Institute

25/09/2026

17/07/2026

It's the World Cup Final this weekend, and even the robots are excited! ⚽️🏅

Who do you want to win? Let us know in the comments 👇

07/07/2026

Robot road trip! 🚗

We're on our way to the Oxplore Festival in Birmingham, which is taking place July 8 and 9! 🤖

Will we see you there? 👋

02/04/2026

📅Save the date!

ORI is excited to announce that it will be exhibiting at the prestigious Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition! 🎊

Researchers will be showcasing the future of assembly with demonstrations from Frank, the bimanual robot, as well as the Institute’s soft hand robot. Attendees will get to test their building skills and experience first-hand the challenges of robotic control and perception in real-world scenarios. 🤖

📍Date: 30 June to 5 July
🗺️Location: 6 - 9 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG

More information in bio🔗

02/09/2025

Into the deep (subterranean)🔍

Our team’s SafeEstMDP algorithm is pushing the boundaries of autonomous robotics by enabling Spot to explore hazardous environments - safely, quickly, and without human intervention.

Using real-time mapping and hazard awareness, the robot can make smart decisions to avoid danger while building a 3D map of its surroundings.

From radiation zones to underwater terrain, we’re preparing robots for the world’s toughest challenges.

Read more, visit www.ori.ox.ac.uk🔗

27/09/2024

“Projects like this demonstrate the value of autonomous robots – robots that can do things themselves without direct control of humans.” Read more about the ORI’s and ‘s successful 35-day deployment of an autonomous robot in a fusion facility on ori.ox.ac.uk/news

Image © United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
Image Description: The image shows a quadrupled robot known as "Spot" walking in a fusion plant. The setting is a large complex facility with metal pipes, stairs, and machinery.

12/01/2024

We were excited to have the here who hosted an Inclusive Futures Forum lunch with attendees, exploring critical themes like hiring quotas and empowering marginalised voices. An encouraging session of support, learning, and collaboration at the 5th Robot Manipulation Workshop!

11/01/2024

The 5th UK Manipulation Workshop is underway! We are so excited to welcome the growing community to the University of Oxford.

We will share updates over the two days from cutting edge talks, industry perspectives, and collaborative explorations 🚀

14/12/2023

🚨 Closing Soon! Only 1 week left to secure your spot at the 5th UK Robot Manipulation Workshop on January 11th & 12th, 2024!

Immerse yourself in the world of robotics alongside over 200 participants from academia and industry!

Registrations close on December 20th, 2023.

To register, explore the full program, discover our esteemed speakers, and get ready for mind-expanding sessions! Visit: www.robot-manipulation.uk/attending

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14/11/2023

Applications for Undergraduate Summer Internships with ORI are now open for 2024!

Find more information and how to apply at ori.ox.ac.uk/join-us/internship/

Applications close Friday 19 January at 3pm GMT