Established in 2007 within the Department of Engineering, The Centre for Robotics Research (CORE) is a leading hub for multidisciplinary robotics innovation.
Integrating expertise from mechanical engineering, electronics, computer science, AI, and systems design, CORE addresses real-world challenges through cross-sector collaboration.
With partnerships across manufacturing, healthcare, automotive, food, and space industries, the centre fosters global impact through a network of 100+ academic and industrial collaborators. It features over 350m² of dedicated robotics lab space as part of a £40 million engineering investment.
CORE has contributed to over £30 million in R&D projects funded by major bodies including UKRI, EU, RAEng, RS, UKSA, and ESA.
Priorities
Enabling sustainable solutions
Our research advances the robotics and autonomous systems that contribute to sustainable practices across industries, from manufacturing and space to healthcare.
Innovating ethical robotics
We commit to ethical considerations, researching robotics with a focus on responsibility, transparency and inclusivity.
Interdisciplinary excellence
We aim to lead in interdisciplinary research, fostering collaborations that transcend traditional boundaries and amplify the impact of robotic advancements.
Empowering future innovators
Through cutting-edge educational programs (such as CORE-led MSc and PhD in Robotics), we aspire to empower the next generation of robotics leaders, equipping them with the skills and mindset needed to tackle future challenges.
Global thought leadership
We envision our research and educational initiatives contributing to global thought leadership in robotics, influencing the discourse and shaping the trajectory of this dynamic field.
Publications
News
King's Culture announces Creative Practice Catalyst Seed Fund recipients
King's Culture announce the recipients of a new creative practice seed fund, enabling researchers and academics to consolidate relationships with partners in...

“Interactive, fascinating, new experiences”: King's inspires future engineers at Success for Black Students outreach days
Academics, students and technicians came together to bring engineering to life for 64 London highschoolers at two Success for Black Students events.

King's welcomes The Princess Royal for official opening of the Quad
HRH The Princess Royal, in her role as Chancellor of the University of London, officially opened the Quadrangle (Quad) building at King’s College London.

Former Paralympian builds brighter future for prosthetic limb users with King's
Britain’s former youngest Paralympian tested prototype prosthetic arms to create better designs

COMMENT: NASA/MSFC Trump may cancel Nasa's powerful SLS Moon rocket – here's what that would mean for Elon Musk and the future of space travel
Professor Yang Gao explores the implications of cancelling the SLS moon rocket.

Publications
News
King's Culture announces Creative Practice Catalyst Seed Fund recipients
King's Culture announce the recipients of a new creative practice seed fund, enabling researchers and academics to consolidate relationships with partners in...

“Interactive, fascinating, new experiences”: King's inspires future engineers at Success for Black Students outreach days
Academics, students and technicians came together to bring engineering to life for 64 London highschoolers at two Success for Black Students events.

King's welcomes The Princess Royal for official opening of the Quad
HRH The Princess Royal, in her role as Chancellor of the University of London, officially opened the Quadrangle (Quad) building at King’s College London.

Former Paralympian builds brighter future for prosthetic limb users with King's
Britain’s former youngest Paralympian tested prototype prosthetic arms to create better designs

COMMENT: NASA/MSFC Trump may cancel Nasa's powerful SLS Moon rocket – here's what that would mean for Elon Musk and the future of space travel
Professor Yang Gao explores the implications of cancelling the SLS moon rocket.

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