Four new research hubs to develop robotics for nuclear and offshore wind will be set up alongside a new £16m fund for smart energy systems innovation A total of £84m in government funding to support robotics technology research and the development of smart energy systems has been announced by the government as part of a package of fresh support for...
UK Climate Change Minister Claire Perry has unveiled an £84m ($110m) funding package aimed at supporting clean energy innovation. It includes £68m for artificial intelligence and robotics research, with hubs being set up in Manchester, Birmingham, Surrey and Edinburgh, while £16m is being earmarked for a pair of smart energy innovation research competitions. Continued innovation will enable the UK to take advantage of the economic opportunities offered by the switch to a low-carbon economy, said Perry.