Driven by curiosity. Driving change

Seconds of chaos – the story of Robot Club​

The aftermath of a big hit between Deuxbrie robot and Jon Cowper's robot in the arena.

One wheel had stopped turning several rounds earlier. A panel was now hanging off at an awkward angle. Movement had become more hopeful than controlled, the beast on its last legs…across the arena, its opponent looked only marginally healthier.

But determined.

Sensor CDT set for next chapter

Prof Clemens Kaminski in a lecture theatre seating with a microphone asking a question of someone off camera.

Co-director Prof Lorenzo Di Michele moves into director role as Prof Clemens Kaminski steps back after 12 years at the helm

New research leader

Akshay Deshmukh smiles at the camera in dark suit with West Cambridge in background.

CEB graduate Akshay Deshmukh will be joining the department as a research group leader in 2026, working on sustainable extraction of critical metals for low-carbon energy and transport.

Building more than robots

Senior research associate Edward Ward looking at his robot through a perspex shield.

The Department’s Robot Club is about to roll out University-wide as a simple, inexpensive way to build skills and bring people together. This blog – from organiser Josh Easy – gives the behind-the-scenes story of what makes it an extra special club for everyone.