Ian Renton

Ian Renton is a software engineer and builder of robots based in Bournemouth, UK. With expertise in command & control of autonomous vehicles and communications networks, Ian Renton specializes in the naval defense industry as a software and systems engineer. In addition to his professional work, he spends his free time building robots, developing web applications, experimenting with radios, and engaging in various hobbies like cooking and gardening.

Ian Renton has an array of impressive projects, including Plane/Sailing, a home aircraft and ship tracker that combines multiple signals to display real-time military symbology on a website. Another innovative project is the ultra-wide screen Meteogram display that provides customized weather forecasts and calendar information. Furthermore, Ian Renton has worked on projects like the off-the-shelf remote control boat USV-01 Harry Paye, capable of autonomous navigation, and the pioneering Raspberry Tank, a tank-like robot controlled by a Raspberry Pi that features video streaming and autonomous navigation.

With a diverse range of projects and skills, Ian Renton continues to push the boundaries of technology and robotics