Press office news tagged robotics

University wins international competition to test cutting edge robots

An innovative project from the University of Plymouth has been selected as one of six across Europe to win state-of-the-art robots from global electronics company, Epson.
10 April 2019
Robots have power to significantly influence children’s opinions

A study published in Science Robotics, and conducted at the University of Plymouth, provides an interesting insight into how robots could be used positively within society.
15 August 2018
Robots will never replace teachers but can boost children’s education

A study led by the University of Plymouth's Professor Tony Belpaeme suggests robots can play an important role in the education of young people but will never fully replace teachers.
15 August 2018
University spinout signs agreement to field test harvesting robots

Fieldwork Robotics, created by Lecturer in Robotics Dr Martin Stoelen, has signed an agreement with the Hall Hunter Partnership to prototype and field test a raspberry harvesting robot system
6 August 2018
Could robots be counsellors? Early research shows positive user experience

New research by the School of Psychology has shown for the first time that a social robot can deliver a ‘helpful’ and ‘enjoyable’ motivational interview (MI) – a counselling technique designed to support behaviour change.
3 May 2018
Researchers use artificial intelligence to predict probability of life on other planets

A project led by PhD student Christopher Bishop and Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Cognition Angelo Cangelosi, from the University of Plymouth, is using artificial neural networks to predict the probability of life on other planets
4 April 2018
Scientists develop harvesting robots that could revolutionise farming practices

Scientists at the University of Plymouth are working with companies in Cornwall to develop ground-breaking technology which could assist fruit and vegetable growers with the challenges they face in harvesting crops
14 February 2018
Robots help family stay in shape

Robotics technology developed at the University of Plymouth will feature in a BBC2 documentary Six Robots and Us, which will air on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 December
20 December 2017
Consistent backswing crucial in helping sportspeople produce optimum results

Research by the University of Plymouth and the Technical University of Munich has shown that golfers and tennis players who perfect a consistent backswing when learning the sport can achieve results quicker than those who don’t
10 August 2017
Primary schools and University to explore learning benefits of computing and robotics

Plymouth University news: Primary school children and teachers are being given an insight into the potential benefits of computer science technology thanks to a research project involving Plymouth University
25 February 2016
Plymouth University leads European initiative exploring robots' impact on language learning

Plymouth University news: Plymouth University is leading a €3million research project - L2TOR - exploring the effectiveness of robots in teaching people a new language
15 February 2016
Graduate's prosthetic scoops national prize

University of Plymouth news: An inventor who began developing prosthetic hands while studying at the University of Plymouth has been named the 2015 winner of the National UK James Dyson Award.
25 August 2015