Sponsors

Lancaster Intelligent, Robotic and Autonomous systems (LIRA)

LIRA is a focal point for cutting-edge research into intelligent, autonomous and robotic systems bringing together world-leading expertise across Lancaster University aiming to advance this technology and its applications to the economy, society and the environment. LIRA is a leader in AI and Machine Learning research and is a part of wider European networks of excellence.

ELLIS - the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems - is a pan-European AI network of excellence which focuses on fundamental science, technical innovation and societal impact. The Human-centric Machine Learning Programme aims to help ensure widespread benefits to, and acceptance from, the public by guaranteeing:

• transparency, clear accountability, interpretability and fairness of the algorithmic decisions

• amenable to legal and technical certification, accountability and verifiability.