National Robotarium appoints first CEO
The National Robotarium, hosted at Edinburgh’s Heriot-Watt University, has announced that former Innovate UK chief…
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Katie Searles
Katie joined Akabo Media in September 2020 having previously worked in B2B exhibitions covering the cosmetic, personal care, pharmaceuticals and general chemical industries. Katie has also worked as a broadcast journalist for radio stations covering the east coast of Scotland. Currently a reporter for City Transport & Traffic Innovation and Robotics & Innovation magazines, Katie brings together the latest news, features and case studies creating both printed and digital content.
RAF’s remotely piloted aircraft takes to UK skies
A pre-production example of the UK’s new unmanned aircraft has taken to Britain’s skies, as…
NASA’s Perseverance rover secures first Martian rock sample
The NASA Perseverance rover has successfully collected a sample from a rock on the Red…
Pudu Robotics unveils restaurant robot
Chinese technology company Pudu Robotics has revealed the global availability of its delivery and hospitality reception robot, KettyBot,…
Sellafield trials Spot for nuclear decommissioning tasks
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority’s (UKAEA) robotics team has been working at Sellafield, Cumbria to…
Fully autonomous multi-purpose platform developed by Oxbotica partnership
Oxford-based Oxbotica has partnered with EV platform manufacturer AppliedEV to develop a fully autonomous multi-purpose…
AI-study aims to improve treatment for people with multiple long-term conditions
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has awarded £2.5m to a new study, led…
Perceptual Robotics raises funds for wind turbine inspection UAVs
Bristol-based Perceptual Robotics has secured £1.6m in its latest funding round, which will assist the…
Robotic road monitoring explored in new Cambridge project
Researchers from the University of Cambridge aim to make the UK a global leader in…
Cranfield and Network Rail develops autonomous rail inspection system
A collaborative project between Cranfield University and Network Rail is looking to develop an autonomous…