Marc Hanheide

Marc Hanheide is a Professor at the University of Lincoln, where he serves as Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Agri-Food Robotics (AgriFoRwArdS), the world's first Centre for Doctoral Training in this field (Grant reference: EP/S023917/1). He is a key member of the Lincoln Centre for Autonomous Systems (L-CAS), leading research in robotics and artificial intelligence through collaborations with the University of Cambridge and the University of East Anglia.

His research focuses on long-term human-robot interaction, task planning in uncertain environments, and spatial interaction models. Dr. Hanheide has made significant contributions through the FP7 STRANDS project, CogX project, and the Innovate UK funded 'First Fleet' project, which aims to develop integrated robotic fleets for food production.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on developing robots capable of long-term autonomy, adapting to human behavior, and operating effectively in real-world environments. His work shows a strategic evolution from theoretical foundations in robot cognition toward practical applications in agri-food systems.

Dr. Hanheide has received recognition through leadership roles in major robotics initiatives and has served as Program Chair for HAI2017 in Bielefeld and Web Chair for HRI 2017 in Vienna. His work has been supported by substantial grants including EPSRC funding for the AgriFoRwArdS Centre.

As an educator, he supervises PhD students and has taught MSc courses on Human-Robot Interaction and Learning in Autonomous Systems, including a visiting position at University 'La Sapienza' in Rome where he collaborated with the RoCoCo Lab. His laboratory work centers around L-CAS, where robotic platforms like 'Linda' have been developed and demonstrated publicly at venues including the Natural History Museum in London.