Craig Whiffin
Papers
2
Total Citations
14
H-Index
2
About
Craig Whiffin is a leading researcher in the engineering of interoperable, distributed robotic control systems, with a particular focus on the demanding environments of future fusion power plants. His work addresses the critical challenge of creating "futureproof" automation for facilities like STEP and DEMO, which will require the seamless integration of hundreds of robotic systems from multiple suppliers over decades-long lifespans. Whiffin’s major contribution is the development of **CorteX**, a pioneering software framework that enables plug-and-play, distributed interoperability for robotic systems of systems. This framework is designed to manage evolving requirements and obsolescence, ensuring that complex maintenance and inspection tasks can be performed reliably as technology advances. His most-cited paper on CorteX (2020, 9 citations) and its application to fusion power plants (2021, 5 citations) have laid the groundwork for a new paradigm in long-lived, adaptable robotic infrastructure. By tackling the intersection of modular software architecture and extreme operational longevity, Whiffin is enabling the next generation of autonomous systems for critical energy infrastructure.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2