Safe AI and autonomous systems research

The Centre for Assuring Autonomy is at the forefront of pioneering research and innovation in the field of safe AI and AI-enabled autonomous systems.

We are wholly focused on assuring the safety of AI-enabled autonomous systems. Our work is an continuation of a long heritage of research and innovation in safety-critical systems at the University of York, which works to advance novel assurance methods, policy and practice, and collaborate in diverse domains.

Our research approach

Our research takes a whole-systems perspective and is deliberately sector- agnostic, providing conceptually sound and empirically evaluated safety assurance frameworks. With that in mind, our research is split into three distinct areas: research priorities, frameworks, and projects.

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Centre for Assuring Autonomy

assuring-autonomy@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 325345
Institute for Safe Autonomy, University of York, Deramore Lane, York YO10 5GH

Research Priorities 

Our research priorities are focused on three main themes

  • Lifelong safety assurance of AI-enabled autonomous systems
  • Human-centric design and assurance
  • Informed governance

Learn more about our research priorities 

Research Frameworks

One of the defining features of our research is how we have used what we've learnt to develop frameworks which support real-world decision making. You can view our existing frameworks below:

 

Research Projects

We are advocates of collaborative and cross-disciplinary research projects. We work with researchers and academics across such disciplines as law, ethics, and philosophy to produce well-rounded, validated research. 

We can work with you on research projects ranging from:

  • Directly funded research
  • Collaborative research partnerships
  • PhD Studentships

Speak to us about a research idea

Contact us

Centre for Assuring Autonomy

assuring-autonomy@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 325345
Institute for Safe Autonomy, University of York, Deramore Lane, York YO10 5GH