Dr. Arthur Richards

Biography

Arthur G Richards is a Professor at the University of Bristol specializing in robotics and control. His research focuses on trajectory optimization problems in aerospace, with recent work involving autonomous exploration in cluttered environments for Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs) and fuel-efficient rendezvous for spacecraft, including the Mars Sample Return mission. He is exploring robust air traffic flow management technologies that utilize non-convex optimization principles and obstacle avoidance strategies to ensure safety and efficiency in air traffic scenarios. Furthermore, Richards applies model predictive control techniques to handle real-time optimization challenges in conditions of disturbance and uncertainty. He aims to enable cooperation among large teams of vehicles, overcoming challenges related to high performance and scalability in dynamic environments, using efficient algorithms to react promptly to new data. Arthur is involved in prominent research groups themed around smart networks and sustainable futures in robotics.

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