Robotics Advisory Group
The Robotics Advisory Group (RAG) is an expert advisory body established by DSIT to provide independent, expert advice to inform government on robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) policy.
The government’s Modern Industrial Strategy outlined how technologies such as robotics are supporting innovation and economic growth. The RAG is an informal advisory group set up to provide insights and constructive challenge from across the robotics ecosystem to government.
This will include:
- advising on government robotics policy and strategic direction including related programmes of activity
- providing sectoral and technical insights, including authoring papers, undertaking research, and engaging with stakeholders
- championing openness and evidence-based decision making
Membership consists of individuals who have a strong background in robotics and an understanding of the opportunities and challenges faced by the UK’s robotics sector. The group is broadly represented with members from across academia, industry, trade bodies and end-user organisations.
Membership
- Izzy Webb (co-chair), DSIT
- Jenny Read (co-chair), ARIA
- Rob Deaves (vice-chair), Oxa
- Silas Adekunle, Reach Robotics
- Elie Allouis, Airbus
- Seemal Asif, Cranfield University
- Rory Daniels, TechUK
- Chris Gray, CMR Surgical
- Nick Hawes, University of Oxford
- Kirsty Hewitson, UKAEA
- Lisa Johnson, Starship Technologies
- Stewart Miller, National Robotarium
- Samia Nefti-Meziani, Birmingham University
- Simon Pearson, University of Lincoln
- Dave Swan, Tharsus
- Neil Tinmouth, ACUA Ocean
- Peter Williamson, Automate UK
- Mike Wilson, Manufacturing Technology Centre
Terms of reference
Co/Vice-chairs and members will be appointed for an expected minimum term of 1 year, and maximum of 3 years. Meetings of the RAG will take place as agreed by the Chairs and secretariat, expected to be approximately quarterly. Group meetings may also be attended by Ministers, Chief Scientific Advisors or the National Technology Advisor.