Posts Tagged ‘Robotics’
‘World’s most advanced’ humanoid robot arrives in Scotland to help build trust
Ameca, the ‘world’s most advanced’ humanoid robot, is set to make robotics more accessible thanks to a groundbreaking initiative by the National Robotarium to build public trust in robots and AI across Scotland. The National Robotarium, the UK’s centre for robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) based at Heriot-Watt University in partnership with The University of…
Read MoreThe 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 Parliament on Tuesday, 5 March. ‘Reaping the Rewards of the Robotics Revolution: Making the UK an active player in the future global economy’ sets out a five-point plan for establishing the UK as a world-leader in robotics, including creating a Robotics…
Read MoreAutonomous training tool delivers in-demand surgical skills with real-time feedback
Trainee surgeons learning to conduct laparoscopic (or keyhole) surgery will soon be able to complete their training quicker thanks to an AI-empowered system being developed by researchers at the National Robotarium of Heriot-Watt University, in collaboration with the Dundee Institute for Healthcare Simulation of University of Dundee. Using artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor human movements…
Read MoreHealthcare robot with ‘sense of touch’ could reduce infection spread
A first-of-its-kind robot which gives clinicians the ability to ‘feel’ patients remotely has been launched as part of a Finnish hospital pilot by deep tech robotics company Touchlab, a new tenant of the world-leading centre for robotics and artificial intelligence the National Robotarium. Controlled by operators wearing an electronic haptic glove, the Välkky telerobot is…
Read MoreArtificial intelligence and robotics to help detect urinary tract infections earlier
A team of researchers from the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University are developing artificial intelligence (AI) and socially assistive robots to detect urinary tract infections (UTIs) earlier. The FEATHER project aims to reduce the number of serious adverse outcomes that can result from late or misdiagnosis and reduce the amount of antibiotics that are…
Read MoreSign language glossary aims to widen tech access
Experts at Edinburgh have helped to produce a sign language glossary for deaf people who are engaged in digital technology. They are part of a team that has created more than 500 signs covering computer science, cyber security, data science and software development. Team members say the glossary will help the deaf community access qualifications…
Read MoreStorytelling AI set to improve wellbeing of people with dementia
Researchers at the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) companion that will aid memory recollection, boost confidence and combat depression in people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. The idea for the ground-breaking ‘Agent-based Memory Prosthesis to Encourage Reminiscing’ (AMPER) project…
Read MoreNational Robotarium student team to create a futuristic AI butler
Scottish team is only non-US participant in global Amazon AI competition A postgraduate student team from the National Robotarium, supported by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, has been selected to compete in Amazon’s new global AI competition. The eight-strong team will create an embodied agent to help people around the home, similar…
Read MoreWorld’s first ‘open assisted living lab’ seeks solutions to care sector’s COVID-19 crisis
Additional care providers, industry and end users sought for collaboration Scientists from Heriot-Watt University are launching what is believed to be the world’s first open and remote access living lab to research and create solutions for Ambient Assisted Living (OpenAAL). The multi-disciplinary lab will target the fast co-creation of scalable and affordable solutions to support…
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