Andrew Williams

Three autonomous mobile robots are examples of how automation is helping e-commerce and logistics companies solve business challenges of higher customer demand and labor shortages.

Artificial intelligence and related technologies have made great strides where large data sets can be analyzed quickly. But experts say there's still a long way to go before AI applications meet the general intelligence expectations of the public.

Not only can robot kits help teach children with autism spectrum disorder about STEM subjects, but they can also enable caregivers to engage with certain children in new ways. Here are some examples.

As companies find increasing uses for collaborative robots that can work alongside human workers more safely, choosing the right one for your automation project can become a chore. This free guide can help you make the right choice.

Despite the ongoing turmoil and uncertainty relating to the ultimate impact of last years' Brexit vote, there are encouraging signs that investment in the UK robotics remains on an even keel.

Sunnyvale, Calif.-based unmanned surface vehicle (USV) manufacturer Liquid Robotics finds U.K. interest in its Wave Glider sensor-hosting autonomous remote craft.

U.K. pledge of £84 million in support for artificial intelligence and robotics research and smart energy innovation underscores expectations for growth.

In autumn of 2017, the U.K. Royal Navy hosted a large-scale demonstration of marine robotic systems. Featured was the Maritime Autonomy Surface Testbed system and an unmanned surface vessel from AutoNaut.

Four university projects are leading the way for robot train inspection and maintenance and were recognized by the UK Rail Safety and Standards Board. Automation can help relieve human workers from the burden of tedious and dangerous tasks.

The U.K. manufacturing and logistics sector has joined several events focusing on how British RAS can help improve efficiency and provide competitive advantage. However, can academic-industrial partnerships overcome the U.K.'s lag in industrial automation?