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GCRC Ageing Society - Nurturing Health and Independence from Cradle to Age

Automatic Control Engineering (ACE) plays a vital role in enhancing quality of life at all stages. From optimizing infant incubators to developing advanced prosthetics, ACE underpins technologies that support human development and well-being. As we age, ACE continues to be instrumental, enabling independent living through smart homes, assistive devices, and healthcare innovations. By understanding and controlling complex systems, from biological processes to human-machine interactions, ACE contributes significantly to a healthier and more fulfilling life for people of all ages.

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GCRC Clean Growth - Automatic Control Engineering for a Sustainable Future

Automatic control engineering (ACE) plays a pivotal role in driving sustainable development and addressing global challenges. ACE is at the forefront of clean growth, from optimising power grids and manufacturing processes to enhancing agricultural efficiency and mitigating climate change. By developing advanced control systems, ACE contributes to a more sustainable future.

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GCRC Future Mobility - Driving Smarter Systems

Automatic Control Engineering (ACE) is at the forefront of revolutionising transportation. By developing advanced control systems, ACE enables the creation of intelligent and efficient transportation networks. From optimising traffic flow in smart cities to ensuring the safe operation of autonomous vehicles, ACE is essential for building the future of mobility.

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GCRC AI and Data - Powering the AI Revolution

Automatic Control Engineering (ACE) is a cornerstone of today’s artificial intelligence and data science. Through techniques like systems identification, signal processing, and adaptive control, ACE provides the essential tools for training and deploying intelligent systems. By developing algorithms that enable machines to learn and adapt, ACE is driving innovation in fields such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, and predictive analytics.

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ABOUT US

ACE unites experts in automation across AI & Data, Clean Growth, Future Mobility, and Ageing Society. We aim to drive research and global leadership in next-generation automation and control. Together with industry and research partners, we will tackle critical societal challenges and shape a brighter future.

LATEST NEWS

AI and Data Talk Series

13 May 2025

We are thrilled to announce the AI and Data Talk Series — an engaging lecture series presented by the ACE AI and Data Grand Challenge Research Committee. This series aims to elevate awareness and foster dialogue among a diverse audience, including established researchers, industry professionals, and early career scholars, about the vital intersection of control theory and AI technologies.

ACE Ageing Society Grand Challenge Workshops

7 May 2025

We are pleased to announce the upcoming ACE Ageing Society Grand Challenge Workshops, taking place on 12th and 13th June 2025 at the University of Warwick.

Hosted by the ACE Network (EPSRC-funded Automatic Control Engineering Network), these back-to-back events will explore how Automatic Control can support the UK’s ageing society through applied research, innovation, and collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers.

Inspiring Innovation through Industry-Academia Collaboration

17 April 2025

The ACE Network, in collaboration with MathWorks, invites early-career researchers, senior academics, and industry professionals to a dynamic full-day event on June 5, 2025, in Cambridge.

ACE Industry Workshop on the Role of Automatic Control in Future Mobility

15 April 2025

We are pleased to announce an upcoming Industry Workshop on the Role of Automatic Control in Future Mobility, taking place on 7

ACE Centre of Excellence Consultation and Sustainability of ACE

13 March 2025

Help Shape the Future of the UK Control Community At core part of ACE Network’s mission is a bold aim: to establish

ECR Webinar- Control for Clean Energy

7 January 2025

26th February 2025, 14:00 – 17:30

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