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The National Robotarium launches ‘future of UK robotics’ manifesto at UK Parliament
The National Robotarium launched an ambitious manifesto at an exclusive event at the Houses of…
Socially assistive robots ease pressure on hospital staff and reassure patients
Next-generation socially assistive robots have been successfully tested in a healthcare setting to assist patients,…
AI-training trial yields impressive results
The Edinburgh International Data Facility (EIDF), operated by EPCC, underpins the Data-Driven Innovation initiative. The…
Waste supercomputer heat and old mines could warm homes
A first-of-its-kind system in the UK is being trialled in Edinburgh to see if waste…
DDI’s five years of delivery
The University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University’s Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative has published its 2023…
Scotland Set to Welcome Investors from Across the Globe for EIE24 Event
The renowned EIE event which aims to give investors and entrepreneurs access to the Scottish…
The National Robotarium wins Project of the Year at Learning Places Scotland Awards
Heriot-Watt University’s National Robotarium facility for robotics and AI took home the Project of the…
DDI Unveils Economic Opportunities in the Lothians
The benefits of data-driven innovation (DDI) opportunities across the Lothians have been highlighted in a…
Futures Institute appoints interim director
Professor Kev Dhaliwal has been appointed Interim Director of Edinburgh Futures Institute. Dhaliwal is Professor…