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. The government will also provide grants to support the development of new green technologies such as solar panels that can be installed on roofs or buildings without having to build them from scratch.