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The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has announced two new programmes of grants for research into artificial intelligence and robotics worth £17.3m.
The aim of the research, particularly into robotics, is aimed at using them in dangerous places, such as nuclear facilities, as well as the potential for using micro-robots in areas such as surgery.
“For several decades, EPSRC has been at the forefront of supporting the UK’s research, training and innovation in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence systems, and has been instrumental in fostering interdisciplinary partnerships between academics, industry, government and other parties,” said Professor Philip Nelson, chief executive of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).
“Throughout the world, however, from the US to South Korea, China to Japan, governments are investing billions of dollars into these new technologies.
