Dominic Murphy

Bristol Robotics Laboratory, University of the West of England

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Dominic Murphy is a robotics researcher specializing in the design of novel, deployable robotic systems for extreme environments, with a particular focus on nuclear decommissioning and infrastructure inspection. His major contributions lie in the development of morphing-wheeled robots capable of navigating highly constrained, hazardous spaces—specifically legacy nuclear facilities with entry points as narrow as 150 mm in diameter. Murphy’s work addresses a critical challenge in the nuclear industry: accessing and characterizing sealed, contaminated environments that are inaccessible to humans or conventional robots. His most-cited paper (2024, 6 citations) presents the design and evaluation of a folding morphing-wheg robot for nuclear characterisation, demonstrating a practical solution for surveying legacy sites like Sellafield in the UK. This work builds on his earlier foundational design (2023, 2 citations), which established the core folding mechanism. Murphy’s research is notable for its direct industrial application, bridging robotics, mechanical design, and nuclear safety. His achievements include creating a robot that can transition from a compact, duct-entry configuration to a functional, wheeled platform for interior navigation, offering a transformative tool for remote inspection and characterisation in one of the most challenging operational environments on Earth.