Robots which can inspect and maintain nuclear power stations will be built using millions of pounds of Government funding. Universities, research organisations and businesses will receive £15million to develop the artificial intelligence, which will also repair satellites and wind turbines.
The aim is to tackle new problems created by the coronavirus pandemic – such as the need for social distancing – by creating more machines which can be controlled remotely.
Next-generation batteries for electric vehicles and wind turbines will also be created after receiving backing from the Government's Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.A £65million investment as part of the fund will be split among projects looking into battery development, robotic.
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