Impact
Custom robotics
We specialise in developing robotics in areas that have not traditionally been automated or, in some cases, where automation was not even considered possible.
Rather than pursuing incremental improvements on existing robotic systems, we focus on creating dramatic improvements and enabling completely new ways of doing business.
Ripe for automation
Our expertise enables us to pinpoint which tasks are most amenable to automation, ensuring that investment is focused where it will deliver the most value.
In particular, we excel at automating ’semi-structured’ tasks – tasks that are clearly defined yet not purely repetitive. For example, as opposed to a robot that will pick all the apples on a tree, we might design a robot that picks only the ripe ones.
Human augmentation
The use of robotics to enable humans to do their jobs better, faster or more precisely is set to bring huge benefits in many fields. For example, enhancing surgeons’ capabilities with features like motion scaling, tremor reduction and enforced ’no-fly‘ zones to protect sensitive tissues.
We’re helping our clients build the next generation of surgical robotics, drawing on our deep understanding of robotic technology, medical imaging, human factors engineering, safety critical software and medically regulated product development.
Experience
Depth of knowledge
We draw on a wealth of experience when addressing each new challenge, having created robotic solutions across a range of industries, including industrial, consumer, agricultural and medical.
We combine market relevance with deep technical expertise – from both academia and industry – built on a foundation of core skills, including kinematics, dynamic modelling, real-time control and sensor fusion. This enables us to deliver outstanding custom solutions time-after-time.
Breadth of expertise
Applying robotics in new areas is our specialty, but this requires more than just robotics expertise. Insight into novel sensor technology, machine vision and artificial intelligence (AI) are equally critical to success.
We draw on world-class expertise in all of these disciplines and more, assembling multidisciplinary teams capable of redefining the boundaries of robotics.
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Tech, tools & facilities
Warehouse-scale development space
For large-scale robotics development, we maintain a warehouse space suitable for the prototyping and testing of sizable robotics and automation projects.
Robotics lab - Cambridge, UK
In addition to our dedicated manufacturing and electronics prototyping capabilities, we maintain a robotics-specific lab to carry out development and demonstrations, equipped with several robotic arms and 3D tracking capabilities.
Robotics lab - Boston, MA
This dedicated robotics research and prototyping facility enables us to develop industrial automation, warehouse robotics, cobots, agri-robots and medical robotics. This lab contains several six-axis and SCARA manipulators, hardware-in-the loop control prototyping systems, 2D and 3D vision systems, and autonomous mobile robot prototyping platforms.
Case studies
Entomics Biosystems insect larvae rearing
Harnessing the science of synthetic biology and best-in-class automation to turn organic waste into high-protein fish food.
Pick of the bunch
Nature doesn’t provide blueprints, which are why our robot system can cope with handling all kinds of different fruit – and can even sort red apples from green ones.
Axsis medical robotic concept
AXSIS demonstrates the possibilities of intelligent robotic design – robots that are dramatically smaller yet significantly more capable than existing surgical equipment.
News & insights
Webinar
How to increase profitability in indoor farming
Indoor farming promises high yield, high quality and locally-grown crops. But despite steadily decreasing operating costs, many crops are still not profitable. So, where are the innovation opportunities to drive down costs...
- Mechanical engineering
- Robotics
- Sensing
Whitepaper
The future of vertical farming: the intelligent ecosystem
Vertical farming promises a step change in production density, providing significant efficiency savings with the additional benefit of improved product quality. Vertical farming also presents the only viable option for growing crops within urban environments...
- Innovation management
- AI & Analytics
- Mechanical engineering
- Robotics
- Sensing
Report
Identifying breakthrough innovations that will transform the supply chain
Products are incorporating increasingly complex technology, putting greater pressure on the supply chain. As a result, gaps are forming and the risk to reputations and revenues is growing through issues such as...
- Connectivity & IoT
- Electronics & ASICs
- AI & Analytics
- Robotics
- Sensing
- Tracking & location
Webinar
The future of surgical robotics: will you be part of it?
Surgical robotics will have a prosperous short-term future, with most key players expected to introduce laparoscopic surgical robotic systems by 2020. By 2030, the convergence of several technology opportunities, including...
- Robotics
Events
Speaker
The Engineering Design Show
The Engineering Design Show is the UK’s only event entirely dedicated to engineering, electronics and embedded design.
ExhibitorSpeaker
World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit
The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit is acclaimed as the most international gathering of agribusiness leaders, VC investors and agri-tech innovators.
Speaker
Fruit Focus 2019
At this year’s Fruit Focus we’re discussing the challenges of autonomous navigation in an agricultural environment and presenting developments in sensor technology that add a human-like sense of touch and slip to robotic end-effectors.
Speaker
VDI Automation and Robotics in Agriculture Conference 2019
VDI Automation and Robotics in Agriculture conference looks at the challenges, opportunities and developments in robotic technology that will affect the industry over the next few years.
We can help you achieve the impossible