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The future of offshore robotics
The North Sea has provided the UK with 46 billion barrels of oil, since extraction began in the 1960’s. However energy extraction from the North
Environmental
#207 Revolution in the North Sea
For 50 years the North Sea has been critical to European energy. Technology and skills developed over decades enabled the extraction of oil and gas
Digital
AI microrobots learn to swim
Researchers have used deep reinforcement learning to teach microrobots how to swim. The group consists of researchers from Santa Clara University, the New Jersey Institute
Space
#166 Space: The Robotic Age
As access to space has become less expensive, companies are moving to create an in-orbit servicing and manufacturing industry. In-orbit servicing, repairing existing spacecraft and
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$1.3 billion for US chicken plant automation
For years, chicken processing plants from the USA to Poland to Nigeria to India have suffered labour issues. Now one US chicken and pork processing
Digital
Big robotics opportunities in offshore wind markets
Robotics and autonomous systems (RAS) are set to become a critical component in the safety, cost reduction and efficiency of offshore wind farm operations, according
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Glasgow University produces solar powered e-skin
A team of researchers from Glasgow University have produced skin that could elevate the performance of robotics and prosthetic limbs. The e-skin, which doesn’t use