National Robotarium reaches into offshore energy
RPA
McKinsey estimates the impact from Robotics and Autonomous Systems ( RAS ) will be anything between
$ 2-6 trillion by 2025
National Robotarium reaches into offshore energy
Work has started on a research facility for robotics and AI at Heriot-Watt University ’ s Edinburgh campus . The National Robotarium is supported by £ 21 million from the UK Government , and £ 1.4 million from the Scottish Government as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal . Expected to open in Spring 2022 , it will create innovative solutions to global challenges using cutting-edge research , product design and industry collaboration . Key areas of research application will include offshore energy , hazardous environments , manufacturing , construction , healthcare , human-robot interaction , assisted living and agritech . Sustainable touches include a rooftop solar PV array and EV charging spaces .
94 May 2021