Wearable diagnostic brain sensors to medtech implants among ‘deep tech’ ventures emerging from Glasgow accelerator
Fourteen promising startups including wearable diagnostic brain sensors and medtech implants have benefited from a 13-week venture-building programme in Glasgow. A raft of young companies developing ‘deep tech’ applications with the...
Glasgow IoT cluster bolstered by appointment of former Volvo chief executive
A Glasgow-based internet of things (IoT) cluster has been bolstered by the appointment of a former chief executive of car giant Volvo. Jim Rowan, who led the Swedish auto manufacturer...
New sensor gloves could herald breakthrough in ‘handy’ robots
New sensor gloves developed by Edinburgh researchers could herald a breakthrough in how robots use their hands physically to perform tasks. The low-cost gloves detect hand gestures and subtle movements...
Scottish satellite connectivity firm has US and Brazil expansion in its sights
A Scottish satellite connectivity firm that specialises in bringing platforms like Starlink and OneWeb to ‘mission critical’ sectors is scaling its operations in the US and Brazil. Bathgate-based Clarus Communications...
How IoT is transforming Scotland’s local authorities
Local authorities in Scotland are facing a perfect storm: an ageing population, rising demand for social care, and increasing pressure to reduce costs while maintaining high service quality. In 2023-24, local authorities spent an...
Glasgow housing association expands smart homes programme thanks to 5G innovation fund
A Glasgow housing association is expanding its smart homes programme to tackle fuel poverty and improve tenant wellbeing, thanks to a government 5G innovation fund. Barrhead Housing is set to...
Glasgow connectivity firm gears up for ‘eSim’ revolution
A Glasgow connectivity firm that specialises in internet of things (IoT) solutions for business is expanding its offering through the growing commercialisation of ‘eSim’ technology. Pelion, which works to connect...
Smart sensor tech could save £18.5 million in Scotland’s sheltered housing schemes, study shows
Smart sensor technology could save an estimated £18.5 million across Scotland’s sheltered housing schemes, a new study has shown. Internet-enabled devices monitoring property conditions like temperature, humidity and motion could...
New report launched by Invest Glasgow puts spotlight on growth of the city’s ‘smart things’ cluster
A new report launched by Glasgow city council has put the spotlight on the growth of the city’s ‘smart things’ cluster – which features companies spanning AI-powered healthcare to intelligent...
New Zealand wearable sensor tech firm to double Edinburgh headcount following extended reality (XR) training growth
A New Zealand wearable sensor technology firm is to double its Edinburgh office headcount as it plans to extend its operations across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). StretchSense...
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