DataVita launches new service in response to growing AI demand
DataVita has announced its intention to invest in new infrastructure and capabilities in response to growing demand for AI services. The Aidrie-based datacentre and cloud services provider will add to...
Glasgow researchers pioneer AI-powered ‘robo guide dogs’ to help blind and partially sighted people
Glasgow researchers are pioneering the use of ‘robo guide dogs’ to help blind and partially sighted people navigate indoor spaces. RoboGuide is an AI-powered four-legged mechanical canine with onboard sensors...
Underwater robot to reduce costs by autonomously cleaning ships’ hulls
An underwater robot pioneered by Edinburgh scientists could be deployed to autonomously clean ships’ hulls – reducing costs and environmental damage. ScrubMarine will join Heriot-Watt university’s startup programme to commercialise...
Edinburgh University will establish two new AI research hubs funded by UK Government
Edinburgh University will establish two new AI research hubs launched by the UK Government today in an £80 million funding round supporting advanced tech. The university will set up the...
Robot developed by Edinburgh engineers to plant seagrass around Britain’s coastline in fight against climate change
A robot developed by a team of engineers at the University of Edinburgh will plant seagrass around Britain’s coastlines to help fight climate change. Startup Robocean has received £100,000 to...
Robots deployed in Paris hospital thanks to Scottish advanced artificial intelligence expertise
Robots have been deployed in a French hospital thanks to Scottish advanced artificial intelligence expertise. The ‘socially-assistive’ robots have been used to perform routine tasks and interact with elderly patients...
Glasgow AI experts to probe how Chat GPT could help university researchers
Academics at the University of Strathclyde are embarking on a project to discover how platforms such as ChatGPT could help researchers harness generative AI. The experts will seek to understand...
New AI tool could help reduce impact of noise pollution on marine life
A new AI tool developed in collaboration with Glasgow University researchers could help reduce the impact of noise pollution on marine life. Artificial intelligence can model how sound waves travel...
Glasgow university researchers play part in developing global standard for autonomous networks
Researchers at the University of Glasgow have helped to develop new international standards for autonomous networks. Dr Paul Harvey is a working group co-chair of one of the United Nations...
Edinburgh’s data-driven innovation initiative exceeding key targets in research impact and company creation, according to new report
Edinburgh’s data-driven innovation programme is exceeding key targets in research impact and company creation according to a new annual report. The £600 million DDI initiative – funded by government through...

