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Scientists aid development of warehouse robots

University of Edinburgh researchers are helping to develop smart robots to quickly shift goods in warehouses or assembly lines.

Brain study reveals how insects make beeline for home

Scientists have discovered how the wiring of bees’ brains helps them plot the most direct route back to their hive.

Navigation in insects inspires robot design

Research into the complexities of how insects navigate is enabling the design of robots that mimic their behaviour.

Royal visit gives Bayes Centre seal of approval

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has officially opened a world-leading centre of expertise in data science and artificial intelligence (AI).

Dr Hannah Fry to address 100 Scottish schoolgirls at DataFest

Renowned mathematician and science presenter Dr Hannah Fry address attendees at Women in Data Science event in Edinburgh to encourage Scottish schoolgirls to engage with STEM.

Robotics hub unveils latest offshore advances

Edinburgh scientists demonstrate their latest robotics technology developed for the renewable energy sector as part of a multimillion-pound collaboration.

Codebreaker’s legacy could speed diagnosis

Unpublished work by Second World War codebreaker Alan Turing could aid development of better tests for early diagnosis of cancer and emerging diseases.

Green light for National Robotarium

Creation of the UK’s first National Robotarium reaches a significant milestone after business case approved by Edinburgh and South East of Scotland City Region Deal Joint Committee.

Edinburgh AI scientists team up with Japanese experts

University of Edinburgh scientists are to collaborate with three major Japanese research institutes on artificial intelligence and robotics.

Cutting-edge robot makes short work of gardening

A gardening robot has been developed that can self-navigate and automatically prune roses and trim bushes.

AI centre stage in new take on Festival Fringe

University of Edinburgh researchers have used Artificial Intelligence to analyse a digital archive of Fringe listings, and to imagine a series of mind-bending online spectacles.