Professor Ian Reid has substantially shaped the world of robot navigation, using computer vision techniques to map a robot's environment so that it can operate autonomously in complex, urban situations. His work has been acknowledged as outstanding in his discipline, with the award of an ARC Laureate Fellowship. He has patented and translated his ideas into practical applications, guiding industry in manufacturing, solving referee issues in sport, and contributing to the analysis of historical art. An outstanding collaborator and communicator, he is well placed to seize the National Innovation and Science Agenda and promote STEM education.