
CRADLE is a UK-based collaborative research center focused on advanced Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS). It unites the industrial experience of Amentum with the research expertise of The University of Manchester to drive innovation in robotics for demanding and long-lasting environments. The center's work is structured across five key work packages: Components, Architectures, Interactions, Assurance, and Demonstrators, addressing areas like sensor fusion, software resilience, human-robot collaboration, safety assurance, and real-world deployment. CRADLE aims to empower UK and global industries by developing novel autonomous robotic solutions, enhancing the international research profile, influencing policy, and building a robust talent pipeline in the field of robotics and AI.

CRADLE is a UK-based collaborative research center focused on advanced Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS). It unites the industrial experience of Amentum with the research expertise of The University of Manchester to drive innovation in robotics for demanding and long-lasting environments. The center's work is structured across five key work packages: Components, Architectures, Interactions, Assurance, and Demonstrators, addressing areas like sensor fusion, software resilience, human-robot collaboration, safety assurance, and real-world deployment. CRADLE aims to empower UK and global industries by developing novel autonomous robotic solutions, enhancing the international research profile, influencing policy, and building a robust talent pipeline in the field of robotics and AI.