The National Robotarium

Three months after our first private screening at the The National Robotarium—and following stops in New York, London, and Leeds—our film on Robotics and AI is now available for everyone to watch! 🎥 🤖 We set out to uncover the real stories and insights behind the AI hype, making it practical and meaningful. Our goal? To educate, inform, and spark thoughtful debate about AI and robotics—topics that often get swept up in wild predictions. So, are businesses truly ready for this tech revolution? What should they be thinking about? And how do we set the right boundaries as AI evolves? 👉🏼 Grab 30 minutes and join us as we explore this rapidly changing landscape. You can watch it now on our website or YouTube! 🎬 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/e47Qtr44 Slalom Nash Squared Harvey Nash The National Robotarium Bioliberty NashTech Sound & Colour Films Caroline Grant Steve Maclaren Conan Bradley Stewart Miller David Savage

In an article originally published by The Herald Scotland, our CEO Stewart Miller outlines his bold vision for Scotland's future in robotics and advanced manufacturing: 🔬 Transforming Scotland from innovator to manufacturer in robotics 🤖 Creating comprehensive robotics clusters to serve all supply chain needs 📈 Capitalising on the global robotics market set to reach $283 billion by 2032 💡 Leveraging Scottish entrepreneurship and engineering excellence Stewart argues that by seizing this opportunity, we can drive economic growth, increase productivity, and create high-skilled jobs across Scotland. Read the full article to explore how Scotland can lead in the #RoboticsRevolution: https://lnkd.in/eWTgCvBQ Heriot-Watt University | Data-Driven Innovation Initiative #TheNationalRobotarium #HelpingIndustry #Robotics #Innovation 

💭 David Morrison, Project Manager at The National Robotarium in Edinburgh, outlines the growing role that robots are playing in keeping wind farms up and running. "The UK's offshore wind sector is poised for unprecedented growth. With the UK Government committed to decarbonising the country's electricity system by 2035, plans are in place to quadruple offshore wind power production by the end of the decade. This ambitious target presents not just opportunities, but significant challenges, particularly in the realm of infrastructure maintenance and inspection," writes Morrison. "According to the Climate Change Committee's recent report to Parliament, the number of new offshore wind installations each year needs to triple if the UK is to meet its net zero target. This rapid expansion demands a radical rethinking of how we approach the inspection and maintenance of offshore energy infrastructure. "Traditional methods, relying on large crews and vessels, are increasingly viewed as unsustainable - both economically and environmentally. They're not only costly and carbon intensive but also struggle to keep pace with the sector's growth. This is where cutting-edge technology is stepping in, promising to transform how we inspect and maintain our offshore wind farms." Read the full comment piece over on our website here 👇 https://lnkd.in/ex8aWwCb #theengineer #robotics #windfarms #offshorewind #renewables

⚡ ICYMI: A pioneering collaboration between #TheNationalRobotarium Heriot-Watt University Imperial College London Geo-data specialists Fugro and University spinout Frontier Robotics is developing #robotic and #AI control systems to make offshore asset maintenance safer, faster and more efficient. 🤝 The UNITE project, supported by EPSRC and led by Professor Yvan Petillot, brings together science, innovation and industry know-how to accelerate #robotics solutions for commercial application in the offshore energy sector. 📰 News of the the project's development has made the headlines across the UK, including The Times, Energy Voice, and an opinion piece by our Project Manager David Morrison, published today in The Engineer UK . 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ex8aWwCb 🎧 David was also interviewed about #UNITE on THE STANDARD Tech and Science Daily podcast: https://lnkd.in/eRAQnS8B #robots #automation #innovation #HelpingIndustry #HelpingSafety #HelpingTheEnvironment #HelpingSociety #NationalRobotarium #HeriotWattUni Data-Driven Innovation Initiative

🌟 We are excited to announce the launch of the National Robotarium’s official Instagram account! Join us on this exciting journey and discover what goes on at the UK’s centre for all things robotics. We will be sharing a range of content from meeting the team to showcasing our amazing events. Follow us on Instagram to stay updated on our latest projects and initiatives. Instagram handle: thenationalrobotarium URL link: https://lnkd.in/eD6D5PtP #TheNationalRobotarium #Robotics #Innovation Heriot-Watt University Data-Driven Innovation Initiative #DataDrivenInnovation #AI #Ameca #HumanRobotInteraction #TrustInRobots #HelpingPeople #HelpingLearning #HelpingSociety

🌍We were delighted to host a special Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh event in celebration of Black History Month at The National Robotarium on Wednesday. Attendees enjoyed an inspiring afternoon filled with culture, community, and creativity. 🎶The Heriot-Watt Choir performed, bringing vibrant music to our Atrium. We were welcomed by Prof. Mark Biggs, Prof. Sir Geoff Palmer, Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University, and Prof. Professor Amos Haniff , Vice-Chairman of FJSS Group. ⛪️Reverend Jane Howitt, University Chaplain, offered a blessing, followed by a delightful banquet featuring African and Caribbean food and drink. This event was a wonderful opportunity to honour the contributions of Black individuals throughout history and to reflect on their ongoing impact in our society. Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, Data-Driven Innovation Initiative #robotics #AI #Ameca #HumanRobotInteraction #TrustInRobots #HelpingPeople #Helpinglearning #HelpingSociety #TheNationalRobotarium Silence Chihuri BA Hons Law LLB MSc PhD Law Res

The #IECYoungProfessionals had the incredible opportunity to visit The National Robotarium, a world-leading centre for robotics and AI at Heriot-Watt University! Highlight of the trip? Meeting "one of the world's most advanced humanoid robots"! #IECGM2024 #Robotics #AI #Innovation #NationalRobotarium #FutureTech #IECStandards The University of Edinburgh Medical Device Manufacturing Centre

Learning Curves, Edinburgh Futures Institute's Autumn 2024 events programme is underway! So far, highlights include Jeanette Winterson in conversation with Ameca—the most advanced humanoid robot—, and a dance performance with AI.Soma, a machine learning choreographic tool, developed specifically for Wayne McGregor with Google Arts and Culture Lab. 🔮 More events to come—free, online/in person: https://lnkd.in/eWPNXbec Photography: Chris Scott.

The #NationalRobotarium is helping pioneer game-changing underwater robotics that could transform how we maintain offshore wind farms! 🤖   Working in collaboration with industry partners Fugro and Frontier Robotics, alongside researchers from Heriot-Watt University and Imperial College London, we’re supporting the development of AI and control systems that could enable underwater robots to operate autonomously in turbulent seas, with promising results:   ⚡ Up to 97% reduction in fuel consumption for maintenance missions ⏱️ Data collection time cut from 3 weeks to just 3 hours 🛡️ Enhanced safety by reducing human exposure to hazardous environments   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNkMRTBF   This collaboration exemplifies how the National Robotarium brings together established industry leaders, innovative start-ups, and academia to accelerate technological advancement. Through our world-class laboratories and testing infrastructure, we're enabling rapid development and validation of commercial solutions that address real industry challenges.   Interested in exploring commercial applications of this technology? Get in touch with us to learn more about collaboration opportunities.   Heriot-Watt GRID | Data-Driven Innovation Initiative | Yvan Petillot | Sen Wang | David Morrison | Jonatan Scharff Willners | Stuart C. #robotics #engineering #AutonomousSystems #RAS #IndustrialRobotics #HelpingIndustry #HelpingSafety #HelpingSociety #TheNationalRobotarium #HeriotWatt #HeriotWattNews

📣 Calling all teachers! 📣 The Engineering Educates Robotics Challenge is ON! 🤖 The Robotics Challenge is a non-competitive and inclusive campaign to provide young learners aged 7-14 with engineering experience in a real-world context. 👷♀️ It is developed in partnership with world-leading experts and innovators in the EPSRC UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems (UK-RAS) Network, who are dedicated to supporting young people in their STEM careers and learning. 👨💻 A bank of FREE resources are available for educators to download, including: ✔ Ready-to-use teaching toolkits aligned to the National Curriculum and Scottish Curriculum for Excellence; ✔ Opportunities for learners to engage in practical learning, designing and making use the Engineering Design Process; ✔ Professional development delivered by subject experts; ✔ Career spotlights (inc. members of the #NationalRobotarium team!)    https://lnkd.in/exH5BtAf Heriot-Watt University | HW Engage | The University of Manchester | Data-Driven Innovation Initiative | Blair Wilson | Yvan Petillot | Sean Katagiri #robotics #robots #engineering #STEM #learning #engagement #InspiringtheNextGeneration