Scientific Robotics Academy — SAMS Enterprise

Elevate your expertise with cutting edge training

Located at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) on Scotland’s idyllic West coast, the Scientific Robotics Academy is a premier hub for training, testing, monitoring and innovation in scientific robotics.

We empower individuals and organisations to harness the full potential of aerial, sea surface, and underwater robotic platforms, along with cutting-edge sensor technologies, enabling the collection of high-quality, reliable, and repeatable environmental data.

Who is it for?

Whether you're a professional, researcher, student, or business, the Academy is open to anyone with an interest in marine and environmental robotics.

Our Courses

Testimonials

Free Information Webinar - 16th December

Join us on the 16th December for the 'Applied Environmental Robotics: Free Information Webinar'. The free webinar will provide you with:

Exciting insights into our upcoming training
An introduction to our course delivery team of industry experts from the Scottish Association for Marine Science
Highlight funding opportunities for supporting your participation
An opportunity to iron out any questions you may have

What We Offer

The SRA delivers training for the next generation of environmental and climate scientists in the use of autonomous instrumented platforms. The SRA provides comprehensive training programmes that cover the deployment, operation, and data analysis of marine and airborne robotics. This fusion of engineering and marine science enhances the capabilities of students and professionals, equipping you with the skills needed to address complex environmental challenges.

Structured 2 and 3 Day Courses

Basic to advanced training at our world-class facility.

Advanced 1-Day CPD Courses

Tailored to meet industry demand and emerging trends.

Bespoke Training Custom-designed programs to suit specific needs and objectives.

Meet our Robots

Academy delegates are taught by a team of leaders in the marine robotics field, with decades of experience in aerial, sea-surface and sub-sea research and development, machine learning, data processing and habitat mapping.

The immersive learning environment includes the SAMS-based Scottish Marine Robotics Facility, a dedicated robotics lab, Oban Airport and mobile outreach resources. This ensures participants receive top-tier training at the forefront of marine science and robotics.