Facilities

Brahmal Vasudevan Multi Terrain Aerial Robotics Arena

Hosted by the Aerial Robotics Lab, the Imperial Centre of Excellence in Infrastructure Robotics Ecosystems will operate in the Brahmal Vasudevan Multi Terrain Aerial Robotics Arena in the Department of Aeronautics.

The Arena is the first of its kind in Europe, enabling engineers to test the next generation of aerial robotics for urban environments and extreme conditions. Researchers in the Arena are able to simulate different terrains in the air, the ocean and on land. The space also enables engineers to create extreme conditions such as fire, smoke and heat to simulate how the next generation of drones will perform in harsh environments.

The development of the Arena is thanks to a £1.25 million gift from Aeronautical Engineering alumnus Mr Brahmal Vasudeva, who graduated in 1990.

Find out more about the launch of the Brahmal Vasudevan Multi Terrain Aerial Robotics Arena.