Ben Thorn

Email: rj23915@bristol.ac.uk

Biography

“I have to be a person, because I don't need a purpose and not having one drives me crazy.” ― Becky Chambers, A Closed and Common Orbit 

I'm a passionate robotics enthusiast whose journey began as an Arkwright Scholar in school. My curiosity led me to explore autonomous lunar base construction for my undergraduate thesis and develop a 3D printed Mars Rover Suspension System during my Postgradute.  

More recently, in the professional landscape, I contributed to the Robotics Platoon Vehicles project with the Future Capabilities Group, and within the civil service, I supported the creation of an instruction notice on the Governance of AI projects in defense. 

Currently, I balance my roles as a part-time student and a Systems Safety Engineer in Maritime. My goal is to become a Roboethicist, advocating for ethical regulations and policies in the field.  

In my leisure time, I indulge in designing, playing, and collecting board games, books, and ttrpgs. I'm an active member of the IET's AI Technical Network and participate in various societies to enrich my interests.