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George Jackson-Mills is a pioneering robotics researcher at the University of Leeds, whose work sits at the critical intersection of infrastructure inspection, biodiversity monitoring, and miniature robotic systems. His research focuses on developing autonomous robots capable of navigating and assessing confined, dangerous, or difficult-to-access environments—from small-diameter sewer pipes to natural ecosystems. Jackson-Mills’ major contributions include the creation of the Mega-Joey, a novel tether-less miniature robot platform for autonomous, collaborative infrastructure assessment, and the development of non-assembly, 3D-printed walking mechanisms that eliminate costly assembly processes. He has also advanced TinyML-based pipe feature detection, enabling miniature robots to recognize key pipeline features with remarkable efficiency. With over 39 citations across his most-cited works, Jackson-Mills is recognized for his visionary perspective on how robotic and autonomous systems (RAS) can revolutionize terrestrial biodiversity monitoring, addressing the urgent need for accurate species population tracking in the face of escalating biodiversity loss. His work promises to transform how we maintain critical infrastructure and protect our natural world.