A wheeled robot that can guide patients through routine cardiovascular health checks has been trialled at an NHS GP surgery in Dundee, offering a glimpse of how robotics could take some of the repetitive workload out of primary care. The system was developed through the HEART-POD project, a collaboration involving Heriot-Watt University’s National Robotarium and Edinburgh … [Read more...] about Robot trialled for cardiovascular health checks in Scottish GP surgery
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Imperial College London launches centre to advance surgical robotics
Robotic surgery can give surgeons greater precision and consistency, but many of the most advanced systems remain concentrated in specialist centres. A new collaboration between engineers at Imperial College London and Smith+Nephew aims to widen access by accelerating the development of technologies for robotic musculoskeletal surgery. The five-year partnership has … [Read more...] about Imperial College London launches centre to advance surgical robotics
£4.4m investment to expand engineering skills at University of Birmingham
Engineering students at the University of Birmingham will soon have access to new robotics, autonomous systems and advanced manufacturing facilities as part of a £4.4 million government investment aimed at strengthening the UK's defence skills pipeline. The funding comes from the Ministry of Defence and Department for Education and forms part of a wider £80 million programme … [Read more...] about £4.4m investment to expand engineering skills at University of Birmingham
University of Sheffield opens advanced composites research centre
Making aircraft lighter is only part of the challenge facing aerospace manufacturers. The other is finding ways to build increasingly complex composite structures quickly enough to meet growing demand. A new research facility at the University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) has been established to help tackle both. The £54 million Composites at … [Read more...] about University of Sheffield opens advanced composites research centre
Imperial engineers develop faster-degrading latex for balloons
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed a modified latex material for balloons that is designed to break down more quickly after disposal while retaining the strength, elasticity and performance of conventional products. Developed by the Department of Chemical Engineering, the material aims to reduce the environmental impact of discarded balloons by improving … [Read more...] about Imperial engineers develop faster-degrading latex for balloons