A company that develops robots for use in the construction industry has raised £ 1.5 m ( $ 2.03 million ) of investment . The funding for Q - Bot came from the EU Commission 's Horizon 2020 programme , supported by a number of investment companies and partners and London Business Angels , and will be used to help the company carry out its automated device for installing under - floor insulation . The company 's robot can enter the space in a room , apply insulation and confirm that the job has been done properly . It has attracted customers in the social housing sector , including the derby , derby and Islington councils .
A company that develops robots for use in the construction industry has raised £1.5m ($2.03m) of investment. The funding for Q-Bot came from the EU Commission's Horizon 2020 programme, supported by a number of investment companies including Minerva and London Business Angels, and will be used to help the company roll out its automated device for installing under-floor insulation. The company's robot can map the space in a room, apply insulation and confirm that the job has been done properly. It has attracted customers in the social housing sector, including the Camden, Cardiff and Islington councils.