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 renewable energy Minister Claire Perry has unveiled an £ ##50 m ( $ 110 m ) funding package aimed at encouraging clean energy innovation . It includes £ 68 m for artificial intelligence and robotics innovation , with hubs being set up in Manchester , Birmingham , Surrey and Edinburgh , while £ 16 m is being earmarked for a pair of smart energy innovation research centres . Continued innovation will enable the UK to take advantage of the economic opportunities afforded by the switch to a low - carbon economy , said charity .