QualityAI, the AI-first quality engineering company formerly known as Qualitest, has announced a strategic collaboration with The National Robotarium, the UK’s leading centre for robotics and AI research and adoption at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. The partnership brings together QualityAI’s quality engineering expertise with The National Robotarium’s research and engineering capability to help organisations adopt robotics and AI with greater confidence.
Together, the two organisations are shaping what rigorous, responsible robotics and AI testing looks like at industry scale – spanning public services, utilities, technology, telecommunications, healthcare, retail, and financial services. This includes co-developing test lab capability covering physical hardware, environmental simulations, AI models strategy, and data collection, and jointly advancing the standards and frameworks that will govern how these technologies are built, validated, and deployed.
Aviram Shotten, Chief Transformation Officer at QualityAI said:
“We are at an inflection point for robotics and AI – and the organizations that will lead are those that get the quality engineering right from the start. QualityAI and The National Robotarium are defining the future of robotics testing, building the frameworks, the capability, and the standards that responsible deployment really demands. We’re not just helping clients go live with certainty; we’re helping shape what trusted robotics looks like for industry.”
Matt Dickinson, Sector Head at QualityAI said:
“What our clients need isn’t a proof of concept; it’s confidence that what they’re deploying will work in the environments they operate in. Partnering with The National Robotarium means we can test against real-world conditions, from hardware and terrain to AI models and data pipelines. That kind of rigour, at the point where robotics meets the industry.”
Rowanne (right) is Project Manager at The National Robotarium and leads the QualityAI partnership
Rowanne Miller, Project Manager at The National Robotarium said:
“At The National Robotarium, our mission is to ensure the robotics and AI systems are technically sound, safe, and fit for purpose for the demands of real industry adoption. Through a combination of in-house engineering, research and technical expertise, underpinned by our doctoral training program in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics – delivered in partnership with The University of Edinburgh – we are uniquely equipped to ensure that future robotic systems can be responsibly developed and deployed. QualityAI brings the quality engineering discipline from the outset, supporting the robotics and AI development and deployment process – this is what responsible and scalable adoption of these technologies actually requires.”
Through the partnership, QualityAI and The National Robotarium will bring this vision directly to industry – through joint engineering workshops, robotics readiness reviews, shared thought leadership, and co-presented events across the UK, helping organisations navigate robotics and AI adoption with the rigour it demands.
As robotics and embodied AI become central to enterprise technology strategy, QualityAI and The National Robotarium are together defining the assurance standards the industry needs and setting the benchmark for what confident, responsible deployment looks like.
Imenco Future Technologies, a global leader in remotely operated vehicle (ROV) technology has taken a strategic investment stake in Frontier Robotics, a specialist developer of advanced subsea robotic technologies, based at The National Robotarium.
The investment, which will support Frontier’s long-term innovation and growth strategy, represents a significant step in Imenco’s Future Technologies ongoing commitment to advancing subsea capabilities, enhancing operational efficiency and accelerating the development of next-generation solutions for offshore energy, defence, and emerging blue economy sectors.
Frontier Robotics has built a strong reputation for its pioneering work in subsea autonomy and perception technologies. Its technology roadmap is closely aligned with Imenco’s strategic focus on digitalisation, automation, and increased ROV system performance in complex subsea environments.
The partnership is expected to enable closer collaboration on product development, integration of complementary technologies, and faster commercialisation of innovative solutions. Furthermore, it will also support joint exploration of emerging market opportunities where advanced ROV capabilities and intelligent systems are becoming increasingly critical.
Daniele Petrone, CEO at Imenco Future Technologies said:
“This investment marks an important milestone in our strategy to partner with and support innovative companies that bring differentiated technological capabilities to the subsea market.
“We see strong alignment between our organisations, both in terms of technical vision and ambition to drive industry progress. Working more closely together will enhance our market leading position in subsea visual systems, adding perception technologies, autonomy and expanded AI capabilities to our recently launched MillieOne platform accelerating delivery of solutions that create real value for our customers.”
Jonatan Scharff Willners, Founder and CEO at Frontier Robotics said:
“We are delighted to welcome Imenco Future Technologies as a strategic investor.
“Their deep domain expertise, global market presence, and commitment to innovation make them an ideal partner as we continue to grow and expand our technology portfolio. This investment will enable us to accelerate development and deliver even greater impact across the subsea sector.”
Dr Jonatan Scharff-Willners, CEO of Frontier Robotics
The investment underscores Imenco Future Technologies broader strategy of building an ecosystem of complementary technologies and partnerships to support the future of subsea operations. As the industry evolves toward more autonomous, data-driven and sustainable solutions, collaboration between established leaders and technology innovators is increasingly essential.
Frontier Technologies will benefit from Imenco’s global reach, operational experience, and established customer base, providing a strong platform to scale its technologies and bring innovations to market more rapidly.
Today (Tuesday 23 June) is International Women in Engineering Day (IWED), an annual celebration established by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES) to celebrate female engineers and campaign for greater diversity in the field.
To mark the occasion, we are shining a spotlight on Naroa Nuñez Calvo, a PhD student on a visiting placement to The National Robotarium from the Basque Country.
Name: Naroa Núñez Calvo
Organisation: Ikerlan S. Coop and the University of the Basque Country (EHU)
PhD Title: Precision control for industrial mobile manipulators in dynamic operations with loads
Since I was a kid, I’ve always loved building things and seeing them come to life, realizing how a single movement could set an entire process in motion. This interest led me to study Industrial Electronic and Automation Engineering at the University of the Basque Country. It was there that I had my first robotics class, and I realized this was the path I wanted to follow in my career.
After finishing my degree, I wanted to dive deeper into the field, so I pursued a Master’s in Control, Automation, and Robotics Engineering. Then, I was lucky enough to have great mentors like Itziar Cabanes and Gorka Sorrosal, who guided and encouraged me to get the final push I needed to take the leap into a PhD. Today, I’m fully focused on researching how to make industrial mobile manipulators more precise when handling loads in dynamic operations.
For me, it’s all about the ability to help both in the industrial world and in our daily lives. Beyond the fact that, at least for me, it’s just incredibly cool to be able to control systems like robotic arms, quadruped robots, humanoids, or mobile manipulators… I’m truly fascinated that a person like me can program systems that can make industrial tasks easier and safer, as well as improve our everyday life.
A great example of intelligent engineering in the robotics field is the rise of collaborative robots, or ‘cobots.’ Not long ago, it felt like robots were being created to replace humans. However, they are now seen not as a threat but as tools that support and assist workers, as well as people who need daily support, such as those in rehabilitation or elderly care. In my view, intelligent engineering is about striking a balance between creating technology that uses resources wisely while focusing on how we can genuinely improve people’s lives.
Naroa’s placement has been made possible through a Memorandum of Understanding between The National Robotarium and Robotekin. Find out more about the partnership at this link.
At The National Robotarium, we believe that collaborations – at local, national and international level – are essential to advancing robotics innovation. In our latest blog post, Thomas McGravie, Senior Robotics Technician at The National Robotarium, shares his insights from a recent a knowledge exchange visit to Japan.
Organised through the UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Technical Specialists (UK RAS STEPS) network, Thomas and other technical specialists from leading UK universities and research institutes came together in April 2026 to explore Japan’s robotics ecosystem and share technical expertise.
Selected through a competitive application process, Thomas was one of ten technicians chosen to participate in the programme, which aimed to foster collaboration between UK and Japanese robotics communities. The trip also provided valuable opportunities for networking and knowledge sharing among technicians, who oftentimes work in highly specialised environments.
Thomas said: “As someone who came into robotics from a mechanical engineering background, the trip offered a rare chance to step back and look at the wider picture. It wasn’t just about seeing new technologies, it was about understanding how different countries approach innovation and how technicians are crucial to driving research ecosystems.”
“Being relatively new to robotics, it helped me understand the bigger picture and see how their priorities shape the technologies they develop.”
Tom (fourth from left) and other UKRAS-STEPS delegates visited RT Corporation, a robotics innovation company based in Tokyo
The group visited several leading institutions, including the Tokyo Institute of Science and the University of Tokyo, where researchers showcased cutting-edge work in human-robot interaction.
One of the most striking observations from the visit was the strong connection between robotics research and real-world societal needs. Japan’s unique environmental challenges have driven significant investment in technologies designed to operate in hazardous environments. Researchers demonstrated robotic systems developed for inspecting damaged nuclear facilities, assessing infrastructure, monitoring radiation levels, and supporting disaster response following earthquakes and tsunamis.
Thomas said: “Many of the projects were directly addressing challenges that Japan faces as a country. The research wasn’t being conducted for its own sake – there was a very clear application and purpose behind the work.”
Attention was also given to projects supporting Japan’s ageing population. Researchers showcased studies with people engaging with humanoid robots in healthcare environments, exploring whether robot assistants could help improve the patient’s experience and support increasingly stretched healthcare services.
Thomas said: “These projects highlighted the importance of understanding the human side of robotics. The technology itself is only part of the challenge; understanding how people respond to it is equally important.
“This resonated with me as it’s exactly the kind of work we’re doing in healthcare robotics at The National Robotarium.”
Tom (third from left) with the group at The University of Tokyo
The delegation also visited RT Corporation, a robotics company developing commercial automation solutions.
Among the technologies showcased were robotic systems designed for food production environments, automating repetitive tasks such as sorting, handling and assembling food products. The company also demonstrated educational robotics platforms, autonomous systems and mobile robots used for research and development, providing valuable insight into how robotics companies are balancing advances in artificial intelligence with practical engineering and manufacturing expertise.
Thomas said: “There was a clear emphasis on creating solutions that solve genuine industry problems. It was interesting to see how research, product development and commercial deployment are connected.”
Shared Challenges, Shared Opportunities
Beyond the technical demonstrations, Thomas found one of the most valuable aspects of the programme was the opportunity to connect with fellow technicians. The visit created space for conversations about common issues, best practice and professional development.
He said: “Many technicians, like myself, either work in small teams or as the sole technician within their organisation. When you attend a conference, you might only get a few minutes with someone – spending a week together gave us the chance to really understand each other’s work and learn how we share a lot of the same challenges.”
The discussions reinforced the critical role technicians play in supporting research and innovation. Thomas also learned that many Japanese institutions are beginning to recognise the importance of rebuilding technical support structures after reducing technician roles in previous years.
He said: “Our hosts were genuinely interested in understanding how technical specialists contribute to research environments in the UK and how those models might support future development in Japan.”
Building a global robotics community
A recurring theme throughout the visit was the potential for greater international exchange between the UK and Japan, with a shared appreciation for technical expertise creating a strong foundation for future collaboration. Researchers, technicians and institutional leaders expressed strong interest in developing future partnerships, including knowledge-sharing initiatives and more staff exchanges.
Representatives from the UK science and technology community based in Japan also joined several meetings, helping identify opportunities to strengthen relationships between organisations in both countries.
Thomas said: “The visit demonstrated how much we can learn from each other.
“Whether it’s technical expertise, different ways of solving problems, or approaches to supporting innovation, there’s huge value in sharing knowledge across borders.”
For The National Robotarium, which has in recent months entered collaboration agreements with robotics institutes in Australia, Denmark and the Basque Country, these connections reinforce the importance of engaging with global robotics communities and ensuring that Scotland remains part of international conversations shaping the future of robotics and artificial intelligence.
Tom taking part in Japan Kart during some downtime in Tokyo!
A team of technical experts at The National Robotarium who developed a process for recycling plastic waste from 3D printing have won a brace of awards for their ingenious sustainability efforts.
The 3D recycling group, led by Senior Technician Thomas McGravie and Senior Robotics Engineer Dr Alix Partridge, and supported by Rob Wooley from The University of York, picked up the Outstanding Special Interest Group Award at the UKRAS-STEPS (UK Robotics and Autonomous Systems Technical Specialists) annual conference, held at The National Robotarium on 10 June.
Thomas McGravie (left) picks up the UK-RAS STEPS Outstanding Special Interest Group Awards at Dynamic Earth (10 June 2026)
The win follows Thomas and Alix’s Highly Commended nod at the Heriot-Watt University Celebrating Our People Awards, held the day before. The project was recognised in the Sustainability Champion Award category.
The project was sparked by concerns the centre was producing an inordinate amount of plastic waste through 3D printing. The UK’s centre for robotics and AI houses multiple start-up tech companies, alongside industry projects and scientific research, meaning 3D printers in its workshops and technical spaces are frequently used to develop new prototypes and proofs of concept.
The project also received a Highly Commended prize at the Heriot-Watt Celebrating Our People Awards (9 June 2026)
In a previous blog post about the project, Thomas said: “Alix and myself noticed that we were creating an astonishing amount of plastic waste through 3D printing; 54kg in two years!
“At the same time, I was talking to colleagues in other services and schools and found out that the Heriot-Watt is recycling 3 tonnes of plastic bottles a year. So, I wanted to come up with a way that we could repurpose the different types of plastic waste being produced on-campus.”
Through a series of trials, they developed a method of fusing discarded PLA filament waste into injection moulded parts and plastic sheets for laser cutting. The team hope to continue working on the process with the ultimate aim of creating new filament for zero waste 3D printing in the future.
This week’s prizes are not the first for the project team; the team were awarded a Highly Commended prize at the UK-RAS STEPS Technical Conference held in June 2025 and, in April this year (2026), Thomas and Alix won Best Poster at the TechNet Scotland conference, held at The University of Edinburgh.
Find out more about the project: National Robotarium technical team tackles 3D printing plastic problem.
The National Robotarium is hosting the 2026 UK Robotics Summer School, taking place from 22-26 June 2026.
The Summer School, organised by the Edinburgh Centre for Robotics – a joint initiative between the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University and supported by the UK-RAS Network CDT D2AIR, will feature a week of expert-led lectures, tutorials, and industry talks covering some of the most important and fast-growing areas in robotics and artificial intelligence. Participants will also gain hands-on experience working with state-of-the-art robotics technology and platforms.
Key topics for 2026 include:
The programme will also include an Industry Application Day, where industry partners will present current projects, real-world challenges, and emerging opportunities in robotics and autonomous systems.
In addition to the academic and technical programme, the Summer School provides excellent networking opportunities, bringing together students, researchers, and industry professionals from across the UK robotics and AI community. Registration includes refreshments, lunch, and the Summer School dinner, kindly sponsored by the UK-RAS Network.
Participants can register for the full week or choose to attend specific days depending on their availability and interests. The registration deadline is 29 May 2026.
For more information and to register, visit: https://ukrss.site.hw.ac.uk/
CEO of The National Robotarium Stewart Miller, has been appointed to the UK Government’s new Robotics Advisory Group, established by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to provide independent, expert advice to government on robotics and autonomous systems.
The group brings together leaders from across the UK robotics ecosystem, ensuring that national policy is informed by real-world industry, science and, crucially, end-user experiences. Quarterly group meetings will be held in London, at the heart of the UK Government, and may on occasion be attended by Ministers, Chief Scientific Advisors or the National Technology Advisor.
The formation of a national robotics agency was a key recommendation by The National Robotarium in its policy paper ‘Reaping the Rewards of the Robotics Revolution’, which launched in UK Parliament in March 2024. The paper also outlined the urgency for advancing robotics adoption across the country through strategically-positioned hubs, mimicking the model of The National Robotarium as a driver to de-risk robotics development, accelerate start-ups’ route to market and stimulate economic growth. As a result the UK Government launched a competitive funding call for Robotics Adoptions Hubs, which are expected to roll-out from September 2026.
Stewart said: “The Robotics Advisory Group creation is a very positive move by DSIT to engage with all elements of the UK robotics ecosystem and hear first-hand what needs to be done to maximise the opportunities of robotics for the UK economy and society. I am personally looking forward to creating a robotics plan for the UK that embraces and maximises the benefits of robotics in all its forms.”
Alongside Stewart, members include:
Find out more about the group at: https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/robotics-advisory-group
Survey findings reveal near-unanimous demand for dedicated robotics support as Scottish Government-backed programmes gain momentum
Scottish businesses, academics, and robotics developers have signalled overwhelming support for the creation of a national robotics cluster, according to new findings from workshop programmes run by the National Robotarium with backing from the Scottish Government and Scottish Enterprise.
The research, gathered through a series of regional workshops and surveys involving 79 organisations, found that 99% of participants agreed Scotland needs a dedicated robotics cluster to accelerate adoption and strengthen the sector’s ecosystem.
The findings emerge from two Scottish Government-funded initiatives led by The National Robotarium, the UK’s centre for robotics and AI at Heriot-Watt University. The Robotics Adoption Fund has delivered sector-focused readiness reviews to help businesses prepare for automation, while the Scottish (RAS) Robotics and Autonomous Systems Cluster pilot programme, delivered in partnership with National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), has brought together stakeholders from across the country to shape the future of Scotland’s robotics landscape.
These programmes have confirmed what we’ve long suspected; that there is a real hunger across Scottish industry to embrace robotics, but businesses need the right support to take that step.
Rowanne Miller, Project Manager and lead of the Robotics Adoption Fund
Workshops held in Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen attracted strong attendance from industry, academia, and the public sector, with nearly 100 participants engaging across the three events. Participants identified key barriers to robotics adoption including limited cross-sector collaboration, a lack of awareness of existing funding routes, and insufficient understanding of robotics among organisational decision-makers. Skills and talent retention also emerged as a concern, with Scottish employers competing against attractive opportunities overseas.
However, the workshops also revealed strong market appetite for robotics solutions and significant demand from businesses ready to take the next step – reinforcing the case for a coordinated national approach.
Rowanne Miller, Project Co-Lead at the National Robotarium, said: “Scotland has all the ingredients to become a global leader in robotics adoption – world-class research, a strong manufacturing heritage, and businesses eager to innovate. These programmes have confirmed what we’ve long suspected; that there is a real hunger across Scottish industry to embrace robotics, but businesses need the right support to take that step. The overwhelming consensus is that a national cluster would provide a platform to connect the robotics ecosystem, share knowledge, and drive productivity gains across the economy. Get this right, and Scotland won’t just adopt robotics – it will help shape how the rest of the world does too.”
The findings will inform the development of Scotland’s Robotics and Autonomous Systems (RAS) cluster, one of the priority sectors identified in the Scottish Government’s National Innovation Strategy. The cluster aims to position Scotland as a destination of choice for robotics development and adoption.
Minister for Business Richard Lochhead MSP with Business Development Manager Lisa Farrell
Minister for Business Richard Lochhead said: “Our aim is to make Scotland a leader of Robotics and Autonomous Systems technologies. The success of our Robotics Adoption Pilot and RAS Blueprint Cluster programme, led by the National Robotarium, demonstrates how Scotland is turning this ambition into action.
“By building on our existing academic and industry strengths, we are positioning Scotland to lead the way in robotics across the UK. Through developing world‑leading market clusters in areas like robotics, the country can position itself as one of the most innovative small countries in the world growing new businesses, attracting world-class talent, and strengthening our wider economy through new robotics development and adoption.”
As well as leading the successful delivery of its pilot programmes, The National Robotarium continues to shape government strategy on robotics and AI. Following a recent presentation by CEO Stewart Miller to the Cross-Party Group on Science and Technology, the creation of Robotics Scotland was highlighted as a key recommendation in the group’s latest Vision for the Future strategy document, which laid out priorities for the incoming Government. The proposed agency would help prepare Scotland for the adoption and development of robotics by strengthening skills, regulation, public awareness, and economic competitiveness.
The National Robotarium was also namechecked as an exemplar of innovation in the government’s new 5-year AI Strategy 2026-2031, which aims to harness the potential of AI to drive responsible and inclusive growth across our economy and make a positive difference at every level of society.
And, ahead of his departure from Scottish politics, constituency MSP Gordon MacDonald raised a motion in the Scottish Parliament to celebrate the centre’s achievements in the last year, receiving cross-party support across the chamber.
The National Robotarium is a Data-Driven Innovation hub, funded in partnership with The University of Edinburgh as part of the £1.5bn Edinburgh and South-East Scotland City Region Deal. The Deal is supported with £300m funding from the UK Government and £300m funding from the Scottish Government.
By Stewart Miller, CEO of the National Robotarium. Originally published by The Scotsman on 5 February 2026.
Joan Kangro founded Kingdom Technologies after graduating from the University of Glasgow with a vision to build one of the world’s first commercial robotic mowers for large-scale terrains. Golf courses, sports fields, parks, commercial campuses. It was a genuine problem waiting to be solved, and he saw it.
He assembled a world-class robotics team. They designed and developed technology sophisticated enough that some of the largest companies in the industry licensed it. They began building customers across the UK and the US. In 2022, investors and venture capitalists backed them with £2 million. By 2024, the founders of Skype and Bolt invested another £1.4 million. A £20 million Series A was planned.
Then, in January of this year, Kingdom Technologies entered liquidation.
Stewart Miller, pictured here at the 2025 UK Robotics Expo, is CEO of The National Robotarium
In robotics, the technology is mature and proven. The costs of buying and operating have dropped dramatically. Scotland is continually growing new robotics companies with products that should be finding markets here. So why is Kingdom’s tale one that is becoming far too familiar?
“In a challenging fundraising climate and an increasingly competitive market,” Kangro reflected, “we were not able to raise the capital needed to continue.”
Kingdom didn’t fail because its technology was weak. It failed because it couldn’t find enough customers quickly enough. While it waited for businesses to adopt, it ran out of runway.
Scotland has spent years building world-class research capability in robotics. We’ve succeeded. By almost any measure, Scotland’s robotics research is genuinely excellent. But excellence in research isn’t the same as businesses actually using it.
It’s the second robotics company with market-ready products to collapse in recent times. The Small Robot Company faced the same problem – remarkable technology that farmers desperately needed to make crop management easier, but not enough early adoption to keep the lights on while they scaled.
This isn’t about either company’s business decisions. It’s about a market challenge Scotland and the UK needs to face.
Scotland has spent years building world-class research capability in robotics. We’ve succeeded. By almost any measure, Scotland’s robotics research is genuinely excellent. But excellence in research isn’t the same as businesses actually using it.
Globally, it’s expected that the robotics market will be worth over £200 billion by 2030. Germany installs nearly eight times more robots than the UK, according to recent figures. Asia accounts for nearly three quarters of all global robot installations. These countries aren’t winning because they’re necessarily better at inventing. They’re winning because their businesses are adopting faster.
Meanwhile, across the UK, approximately 20,000 of our 27,000 manufacturing small and medium-sized businesses operate without any robotics whatsoever. The gap between having the solution and deploying it across the economy is where we’re falling behind.
But we can see what’s possible when an industry embraces robotics at pace. Look at food manufacturing. It’s a sector with a rich history of automation, and it’s showing what happens when businesses adopt confidently. Companies like Aberdeen-based Leap AI are thriving because food manufacturers across the UK – from Fife to Kent – are ready to implement robotic solutions. It’s addressing acute labour shortages that cost the industry £1.4 billion annually. It’s improving efficiency. It’s staying competitive.
That sector-wide confidence creates the market robotics companies need to survive and scale. When businesses adopt at pace, innovation doesn’t just survive – it flourishes. Leap AI secured £7.9 million in funding and is growing. Not because it got lucky, but because its sector was ready.
Prior to entering liquidation, Kingdom Technologies produced industrial robotic lawnmowers, like these installed at The National Robotarium in 2025.
Imagine if manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and agriculture showed the same confidence. That’s the opportunity in front of us.
Denmark shows what this could look like at national scale. With a population smaller than Scotland’s, they’ve built one of Europe’s strongest robotics ecosystems. Their manufacturers install 234 robots per 10,000 workers. The UK manages 119. The difference? Danish businesses are more confident adopting. Part of that comes from their Odense Robotics hub, which connects companies with suppliers, provides hands-on testing facilities, and helps businesses move from interest to implementation.
Scotland is building similar support. The National Robotarium, which I lead, is working to grow awareness of robotics, grow business confidence in the technology and support companies to build a new technology sector in Scotland.
We run Robotics Readiness Workshops – free programmes helping businesses understand where robotics fits their operations and how to implement it. We’ve engaged tens of thousands of young people in robotics education, supported dozens of start-ups, and delivered industry-funded projects showing what’s achievable.
But no single organisation can solve this. The real shift happens when businesses across Scotland in all sectors decide robotics isn’t something for the future. It’s something for now.
What most people don’t realise is that when a business adopts robotics, they’re not just solving their own problems, like addressing labour shortages, improving efficiency, and staying competitive. They’re also helping build the market that keeps innovative Scottish robotics companies alive. Every implementation matters.
..no single organisation can solve this. The real shift happens when businesses across Scotland in all sectors decide robotics isn’t something for the future. It’s something for now.
Kingdom Technologies had the talent. It had the technology. It had backing from serious investors who believed in what they were building. What it couldn’t get was enough businesses moving fast enough from “this could work for us” to “we’re doing this.”
That’s the gap we need to close. Not through better research; we’re already excellent at that. Not through more innovation; we’ve got that in spades. But through businesses taking action.
The robotics revolution is happening globally, right now. The question for Scotland is whether our businesses will participate in it quickly enough to capture the opportunity – and to stop companies like Kingdom from becoming cautionary tales.
Heriot-Watt University
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Scottish registered charity number SC000278
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Scottish registered charity number SC005336
Tartan Robotics Collective
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