The Lab

Advancing Reliability in Motion

The Reliable Robot Control (R2C) Lab at TU Delft develops the science and technology for reliable autonomy — ensuring that robots can move safely, securely, and intelligently in the real world.
Founded in 2020 and part of the Cognitive Robotics Department (CoR) within the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, the lab is led by Dr. Laura Ferranti.
As autonomous systems become an integral part of our daily lives, reliability becomes increasingly essential: robots must operate safely alongside people, resist cyber threats, and protect privacy while coordinating in dynamic environments.
At R2C, we design algorithms and tools that make reliability measurable and deployable — combining insights from control theory, motion planning, machine learning, and cybersecurity. Our research spans multiple platforms — from autonomous cars and vessels to drones and manipulators — and bridges the gap between theory and deployment.
Beyond research, R2C is committed to open science, collaboration, and education. We build and share open-source platforms such as EAGERx and DART, train the next generation of engineers to think critically about safety and trust, and work closely with industry and public partners to ensure reliable autonomy benefits society.

R2C Lab — Reliability in Motion

Our values

Reliable robots start with a reliable research culture: open, collaborative, and accountable.

At the Reliable Robot Control Lab, we believe that reliability in robotics starts with reliability in research culture. We work openly, learn collaboratively, and act responsibly. If you share these values and want to work on trustworthy autonomy, we welcome you to connect with us.