Mr Robert Clarke
MEng, PhD
Current positions
Senior Research Associate
School of Civil, Aerospace and Design Engineering
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Publications
Recent publications
01/05/2026Subterranean Mine Inspection Using the Prometheus Re‐Configurable Drone
Journal of Field Robotics
pyaerso: A Rust-backed Python Module for Accessible Flight Dynamics Modelling for Machine Learning: AIAA Scitech Forum 2023
Reinforcement Learning Derived High-Alpha Aerobatic Manoeuvres for Fixed Wing Operation in Confined Spaces
Algorithms
Integrating Throttle into a Reinforcement Learning Controller for a Perched Landing of a Variable Sweep Wing UAV: 2022 AIAA SciTech Forum - AIAA Science and Technology Forum and Exposition, AIAA SciTech Forum 2022
AIAA SciTech Forum 2022
Starling: Containerisation Architecture for Scalable Local Development, Deployment and Testing of Multi-UAV Systems: Robotic Science and Systems 2022 Workshop on Envisioning an Infrastructure for Multi-Robot and Collaborative Autonomy Testing and Evaluation
Thesis
Reinforcement Learning Applied to Small Agile Fixed-wing Vehicles
Supervisors
Award date
13/05/2025
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