UK pledges GBP65 million for robots, batteries and advanced therapies : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News

UK pledges GBP65 million for robots, batteries and advanced therapies : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: The UK government today announced GBP65 million (USD84 million) of investment in future technologies, including GBP15 million to enable universities, research organisations and businesses to build robots to inspect, maintain and repair nuclear power stations, satellites and wind turbines. The robotics will also be used to address new problems resulting from the pandemic, including ones that can operated remotely and make contact-free deliveries or move hospital beds.