
The latest thought leadership from our expert teams

How an ‘empathetic squadron’ can accelerate adoption of uncrewed aircraft systems for commercial applications
Introducing the ‘empathetic squadron’ – a collaborative force of UAVs with a dynamic hierarchy of command and control, proven as a very effective method across all types of highly complex operations. We believe this model has the capacity to form an operational fleet of UAVs that is far greater than the sum of its individual parts...
- AI & Analytics
- Digital security
- Radio systems

Is highly equivalent simulation the answer to faster autonomous system development?
Simulation is only as good as its approximation to the real world… its ‘equivalence’ in technical terms. We’ve been looking at how using intelligent simulation with a modular framework can deliver results faster to drive autonomous system development forward.
- AI & Analytics
- Robotics

Autonomous mobile robots navigating dynamic environments
The world is about to experience significant progress in AI-enabled autonomous mobile systems. Could autonomous mobile robots navigating dynamic environments open up new automation opportunities for industry?
- AI & Analytics
- Robotics
- Sensing
- Tracking & location

Should robots control accuracy and precision in surgery?
Philosophically speaking, should we be designing systems that autonomously control both accuracy and precision for the best outcome of the patient? Andy Savarese explores some of the deeper questions that are starting to be asked by clients – and looks ahead as the role of robotics continues to evolve.
- Digital health
- Human factors
- Physical sciences
- Robotics

Revolutionising health monitoring could just be the start for photonics
Photonics promises to revolutionise health monitoring. As Rockley Photonics expands its digital capabilities with a new class of optical sensor, Tom Watson explores the wider potential in areas such as personalised medicine – and provides insight into overcoming the key challenges that lie ahead.
- Human factors
- Physical sciences

Have we (finally) achieved autonomous operations for drones?
Watch our panel session where we joined industry experts to explore how businesses are utilizing autonomous drones today to deliver value, and what the future of autonomy looks like.
- AI & Analytics
- Connectivity & IoT
- Digital security

The insiders’ view of what’s working in CPG innovation right now
It’s human nature, right? The urge to share the latest news with our peers is ingrained in all of us. It’s certainly true across the inquisitive and ever competitive consumer packaged goods industry. How did company A achieve this? How did company B make that work? What exactly is company C up to? So, when we asked for insights from a bunch of very senior innovators from some of the world’s leading CPGs – or FMCGs if you prefer – almost all were partially motivated by our promise to share the findings of our research.
- Digital service innovation
- Strategic advice
- User Experience (UX)

Time to get emotional – my top six insights into successful medical device design
Six insights into successful medical device design. Designing a medical device is a challenging creative task. Not only must it be safe, reliable, easy to use and have market appeal, the device must be accepted into people’s lives and lifestyles...
- Human factors
- Industrial design
- User Experience (UX)

‘So when are the robots coming?’ Industry is ready and willing to accelerate the adoption of automation
All the drivers are in place. The unprecedented global labor shortage, the sky-high consumer demand, the advanced technology capabilities and the willingness of businesses and VCs to invest are all combining to transformative effect. The world is primed and ready to accelerate the adoption of robotics and automation.
- AI & Analytics
- Product realisation
- Robotics

In vitro diagnostics needs seismic change to improve patient outcomes and deliver economic benefits
The current state of in vitro diagnostics is no longer fit for purpose. In vitro diagnostics needs seismic change to improve patient outcomes and deliver economic benefits...
- Digital health
- Human factors

Realizing the vision of LEO satellite connectivity
Excitement reverberates around the prospect of ubiquitous connectivity, with cellular coverage direct from satellites to standard IoT devices and ultimately, even smartphones. The big question is – how do we as an industry ensure such promise is turned to commercial reality? Watch our webinar to learn more and hear from those leading this race.
- AI & Analytics
- Connectivity & IoT
- Digital security

Medtech mentoring: reflecting on prize-winning innovation with the CEO of Opharmic Technology
Three months on from the climax of Medtech Innovator Asia Pacific, I sat down with the Cambridge Consultants team to catch up with Langston Suen, Founder and CEO of Opharmic Technology, the Hong Kong start-up that made such a brilliant impression on everyone involved with the program...
- Digital health
- Human factors
- Physical sciences