Dynamics And Neural intelligence Lab

A robotic and AI research lab founded in 2024 @

School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
University of Leicester


Our lab thrives on collaboration, embracing innovation in robotics and AI with a spirit of equality and open communication. We value curiosity and foster a friendly, respectful environment. Interested in joining us? Contact Dr Hao (d.hao at leicester dot ac dot uk) to learn more.

Research Interests

Robotics and AI for Space, Next-Gen Manufacturing, and Future Humanity

Disciplines:

  • Generative AI
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • Guidance, Navigation, and Control (Model & Data Driven)

Applications:

  • Quadruped Robotics Locomotion
  • Robotic Manipulation and Grasping
  • Spacecraft Engineering
  • Space Sciences

Our Team

We are actively looking for self-motivated talents to join DANiLab.

DriverLeics Team: https://driverleics.github.io/

Current team:
Hanxing Zhang – Generative AI for Human-Robot Interaction
Abdulqader Dhafer – Next Gen. Reinforcement Learning
Gemma McLean – AI and Robotics for Space Grasping
Hengde Zhu – Generative AI for Effective Computing
Mingshuo Xu (co-supervision) – Small Target Detection and tracking
Tom Buteux (co-supervision) – Space Target Tracking
J. Ammonia – RL for Quadruped Robots

Alumni:
Dr Roin (Lijia) Deng – Deep Learning Based Computer Vision 2024

Facilities

  • Universal Robot UR5e robotic arm
  • Unitree GO1 Edu/Research version quadruped robot (robot dog) with off-loading rolling rig for control experiments
  • Deep-learning Platform
  • DJI Mavic Pro 2 drone
  • 2X Audi 1:8 Scale Autonomous Driving Car (DriverLeics Legacy)
  • Elephant 6-DOF robotic arm kit with MyAGV
  • OnRobot 2FG7 and OnRobot VGC10

*Dr Hao’s research funders:

ESA/NASA Mars Sample Return DWI Project E/019A-02R – MSR SRP E3P2
PI (Leicester) – UKSA PLATOR Project with Lead Institution – Surrey Space Centre
Co-I – EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Digital Transformation of Metals Industry