Making Scotland a World Leader in Robotics

Scotland risks missing out on the global robotics revolution as other nations surge ahead in a market projected to reach £218 billion by 2030, but a major new policy paper published today (19 June 2025) by The National Robotarium shows how the country can still establish itself as a world leader.

Stewart Miller, CEO of the National Robotarium, a Heriot-Watt University Global Research Institute, has today launched the comprehensive policy discussion paper ‘Making Scotland a World Leader in Robotics’ warning that urgent action is needed to prevent Scotland from falling further behind international competitors, while outlining a clear pathway to robotics leadership.

Read the paper: ‘Making Scotland a World Leader in Robotics’