Social robot pioneered in Glasgow could help refugees and asylum seekers navigate services
A social robot developed in Glasgow could help newly-arrived refugees and asylum seekers to navigate local services, according to its creators. Human-robot interaction specialists and linguists from the University of...
New ‘tentacled’ robot could revolutionise how subsea infrastructure is inspected and maintained
A new ‘tentacled’ robot developed by researchers in Scotland and Brazil could revolutionise how subsea infrastructure such as pipelines and offshore wind turbines are inspected and maintained. Scientists at the...
Digital transformation firm that developed Scottish Government licensing platforms doubles headcount
A digital transformation firm that developed specialist software for issuing government licences has doubled its headcount amid surging demand for AI-enabled solutions. Zudu, which created the now spun out ePass...
New poll shows public in favour of AI ‘Consult’ tool, first deployed in Scotland
A new poll has found public support for the UK Government’s AI-powered ‘Consult’ tool – which was first used in Scotland on a consultation about lip fillers. Nesta, the innovation...
Scottish university researchers develop augmented reality tool to ‘teach robots new tricks’
Scottish university researchers have developed a new augmented reality tool to ‘teach robots new tricks’. Academics led by Glasgow university have prototyped a new software system which can overlay a...
Teaching and learning to be focus of ‘AI ethics’ conference in Glasgow
Teaching, learning and academic research will be the focus of an ‘AI ethics’ conference in Glasgow – which looks at how the technology is disrupting education. Leading academics and researchers...
AI can help ‘bridge gap’ for government IT systems, says leading technology organisation
Legacy technology systems are a persistent challenge across government departments in Scotland. They slow down development, increase operational risk, and make it harder to deliver modern, responsive services. Yet tackling...
One week to go! Deadline fast approaching for Futurescot AI Challenge
There is a week to go before the deadline for entries for this year’s Futurescot AI Challenge – designed to encourage Scottish public sector bodies to take their first steps...
AI included in list of digital skills needed to meet rising demand for local council services, according to Audit Scotland
Council workers need to be equipped with digital skills including AI to meet the rising demand for services, according to a new report from Audit Scotland. Scotland’s councils urgently need...
Scotland’s history of innovation spans the steam engine to renewables – but could the next leap be AI?
Scotland has always been a nation of innovators, from the steam engine to cutting-edge renewables, we’ve never shied away from embracing change. Now, as AI transforms every industry, there’s a...
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