My internship on the RoboClean project – Jane Slinger
October 25, 2019
My internship with the RoboClean team involved developing a custom Alexa skill to control Neato vacuum cleaners by voice. This will enable further development to link with the voice interface if required, as the other aspects of the project involve web systems and multi-agent systems. I also helped run a study to find out how …
I-CUBE
October 11, 2019
I-CUBE is developing new methods to enable collaborative robots (co-bots) to learn in a more naturalistic manner, using sensors to interpret the actions, language and expressions of their human collaborators. Advanced algorithms for decision-making, combined with reinforcement learning techniques will enable more effective, productivity enhancing human-robot cooperation for shared tasks. Our first demonstrator project will show how …
Food design for future dining (FD2)
October 9, 2019
Food in the digital era is radically transforming. The supply chain is reshaping, with distribution networks evolving and on-line retailers providing a significant and ever-growing part of the market. At the same time, consumers spend longer online, impacting their food preferences and consumption practices. How we leverage digital technology to deliver next generation food systems …
Transforming Construction Network Plus second funding call for Smart projects
October 8, 2019
The Transforming Construction Network Plus provides funding for research projects aiming to address some of the biggest problems currently facing the construction industry. The second round of funding calls for Small Projects is now open for applications. As part of this ambition and with up to £600,000 to invest in a raft of new research …
AI3SD & IoFT AI Technologies for Allergen Detection and Smart Cleaning
October 4, 2019
This event is brought to you by the AI3SD (Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Intelligence for Automated Investigations for Scientific Discovery) and the IoFT (Internet of Food things) Networks. As food allergies and intolerances are on the rise, allergen detection and awareness is becoming more critical than ever at all stages of the food production pipeline; from cleaning the factories …
Demonstrator projects dissemination activity
Demonstrator projects attended the Horizon Digital Economy Research Mid Term Review to showcase research that was established in Horizons ‘Products Campaign‘ and is now being taken forward by the Smart Products Beacon.
Research Development Manager appointment
The Smart Products Beacon is delighted to announce the appointment of Ben Coomber as Research Development Manager. Ben’s research background is in neuroscience, with over ten years experience of laboratory research. He completed his PhD at the University of Nottingham, followed by postdoctoral research at the University of Leicester, and then the MRC Institute of …
Launch of Smart Products Beacon
July 18, 2019
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Smart Products Beacon at the Connected Everything Conference last month. Please follow us on Twitter @ProductsBeacon
Introducing RoboClean
June 10, 2019
The RoboClean project is investigating the work of cleaning factory floors, and the potential for robotic cleaners to work alongside—and with—human operators to ensure factories meet the strict industry hygiene guidance. These robots will use the latest sensors to also detect the presence of food allergens, allowing factory managers to avoid cross-contamination of products, especially …
