Latest news and technological developments in robotics

Robotics Innovation Showcase 2025

Written on April 1, 2026.

Robotics Innovation Showcase Event 2025: Where Research Meets Reality As part of its remit to promote research, innovation and real-world applications, CRADLE recently co-hosted the Robotics Innovation...

Team CRADLE represent GB in ESA Space Resources Challenge at LUNA Analog Facility in Cologne, Germany

Written on October 23, 2025.

Team CRADLE represent GB in ESA Space Resources Challenge at LUNA Analog Facility in Cologne, Germany Future lunar missions will rely on robotic autonomy to ensure sustainable operations. This is...

CRADLE researchers showcase work at IEEE Engineering Reliable Autonomous Systems (ERAS) Conference

Written on June 2, 2025.

CRADLE researchers showcase work at IEEE Engineering Reliable Autonomous Systems (ERAS) Conference Two researchers from CRADLE presented their latest findings at the 2025 IEEE International Conference...

CRADLE researchers complete secondments with external partners

Written on May 9, 2025.

CRADLE researchers complete secondments with external partners As part of the Prosperity Partnership’s goal of developing invaluable talent across the robotics and autonomous systems sector, two CRADLE...

Demo Day: Robotic Automation of Innovative Spark Erosion (RAISE) – with Scintam Engineering Ltd.

Written on November 7, 2024.

Demo Day: Robotic Automation of Innovative Spark Erosion (RAISE) – with Scintam Engineering by Michael Oates The RAISE (Robotic Automation of Innovative Spark Erosion) project was born from...

Industry Engagement Activity (IdEA): Workshop on Assured Autonomy with Regulators

Written on October 3, 2024.

Industry Engagement Activity: Workshop on Assured Autonomy with Regulators by Dhaminda Abeywickrama and Kayleigh Jackson CRADLE welcomed a diverse group of regulators and assurance bodies operating...

Amentum is now the industrial partner in CRADLE

Written on October 2, 2024.

Amentum is now the industrial partner in CRADLE Amentum is now the industrial partner in CRADLE, bringing its experience in applied robotics and autonomous systems together with research expertise...

Industry Engagement Activity (IdEA): National Highways

Written on July 25, 2024.

Industry Engagement Activity (IdEA): National Highways National Highways inspection engineers have to negotiate slippery slopes at the side of busy motorways and get up close to structures like signage...

CRADLE Industry Day: Network Rail

Written on April 30, 2024.

CRADLE Industry Day: Network Rail CRADLE Industry Day with Network Rail Highlights Challenges in Railway Inspection, Maintenance and Repair CRADLE Robotics and AI recently hosted an Industry Day...

CRADLE at the European Robotics Forum 2024

Written on April 18, 2024.

CRADLE at the European Robotics Forum (ERF) 2024 The European Robotics Forum (ERF) is the flagship European annual robotics conference which, this year, was held in Rimini, Italy. CRADLE is a...