Spot the ‘robot dog’ let off leash to collect data in agricultural productivity drive
Researchers are to deploy a robotic dog in field trials to collect and stream real-time data in a bid to improve productivity for the agricultural sector. ‘Spot’, a wireless quadruped...
Smart data can ‘drive economic progress and strengthen public services’ says Edinburgh University subsidiary
What does 2025 hold for smart data innovation? According to Linda King, chief of strategy and engagement at Edinburgh’s Smart Data Foundry (SDF), a subsidiary of Edinburgh University, smart data...
DataVita posts record-breaking financial results as it pivots to ‘AI-ready infrastructure’
Scottish cloud and data centre firm DataVita has announced ‘record-breaking’ financial results following a ‘strategic pivot towards AI-ready infrastructure and bespoke cloud solutions’. The Glasgow-headquartered company’s sales reached £13.34 million...
Scotland’s coastal areas in line to benefit from UK Government’s AI Opportunities Action Plan and commitment to ‘AI growth zones’
The UK Government’s newly published AI Opportunities Action Plan has been ‘hugely welcomed’ by leading technology bodies in Scotland – including the national innovation centre for data and AI and...
NHS Lothian deploys AI-powered physiotherapy clinic for back pain sufferers
NHS Lothian has become the first health board or trust in the UK to give patients access to an AI-powered physiotherapy clinic to patients with back pain. The health board...
ScotRail to deploy AI-powered digital twin technology to reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency at stations
ScotRail is to deploy AI-powered digital twin technology in a bid to help reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency at its stations and depots. The national rail operator will deploy...
Is the internet about to be disrupted by a little-known tech company from Ayr?
After 18 years of development a tech company based in Ayr is about to disrupt the internet by finally launching its ‘quantum secure fully autonomous network’. Maidsafe, founded by David...
Can barriers be taken down in data debate?
Questions and concerns around the sharing and re-use of public data has been a “barrier” to improving public services, according to the Scottish Government’s chief data officer. Tom Wilkinson made...
Six pillars for smooth AI adoption
Over the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from a niche research field to a powerful force transforming industries globally. A recent study by Sopra Steria Next, predicts that...
Build it here: Scotland’s £321m opportunity in robotics manufacturing
Scotland stands at a pivotal moment in its technological evolution. The Scottish Government’s recent £321 million commitment to enterprise agencies supporting emerging technologies, including AI and robotics, represents more than...
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