Delft University of Technology
The Lab
The Reliable Robot Control (R2C) Lab, established in 2020 at Delft University of Technology, is a part of the Cognitive Robotics (CoR) Department within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering (ME). The lab is led by Dr. Laura Ferranti.
As autonomous robots become increasingly integrated into our daily lives, several challenges must be addressed to fully leverage these technologies. These robots will operate in close proximity to humans in complex and unpredictable environments, raising safety concerns. Their proximity to humans could also make them potential targets for threats to our society, leading to security concerns. Additionally, the coordination of robots among humans can give rise to significant privacy issues.
The R2C Lab is dedicated to developing navigation algorithms for autonomous robots that are safe, secure, and privacy-preserving. To achieve these goals, the lab operates at the intersection of classical control, artificial intelligence, and cyber-security. The lab’s work spans several application domains, including autonomous cars, vessels, drones, and manipulators, ensuring a broad and comprehensive approach to tackling these challenges.