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A recent market study titled “How the STEM World Evolves,” conducted by Computer Futures’ parent company, SThree, unveils a pressing concern: 52% of UK IT and Technology professionals are fearful of potential job loss due to the advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation. This discovery spotlights the rising unease within the tech community, emphasizing the importance of comprehending AI and automation’s profound impact on employment dynamics.

DRONE pilots have successfully completed two flight firsts on a UK nuclear site leading the way to increased safety of employees during decommissioning. The successful deployment of the Elios 3 drone equipped with a LiDAR sensor marks a major milestone for the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) team, enabling Sellafield to achieve efficiency in mapping and 3D modelling. 

FastPath Automation, a provider of Intelligent Automation solutions, has recently joined the ranks of the international enterprise, Future WorkForce. This integration aims to help Future WorkForce better serve the Benelux market, driving innovation among its customers and partners. Rocking Robots interviewed Edwin Provoost to gain insights into the strategic rationale behind this move.

The majority of UK firms are lagging behind in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, leading to a widening digital divide, according to new research by the University of Leeds. The research, conducted by the Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (Digit), indicates that only 36% of UK employers have invested in AI and machine-learning technologies such as industrial robots, chat bots, smart assistants, and cloud computing over the past five years.

UiPath, the NYSE-listed enterprise automation software firm, unveiled its newest AI-fueled automation features on June 27, 2023. The new features boost the capability of customers to implement automation solutions at scale, harnessing the power of both Generative AI and Specialized AI.

Sheffield is poised to welcome the first robotics company within its borders. Universal Robots, the Danish collaborative robot (cobot) company, has announced the opening of its UK hub in Sheffield. Scheduled to open its doors on Thursday, 8th June, the new hub will serve as a dedicated space for UK manufacturers to explore the benefits of collaborative automation.

FastPath Automation, provider of Intelligent Automation solutions, has announced a major milestone in its journey. The company is now officially part of Future WorkForce, With this transformation, FutureWorkForce aims to continue serving the Benelux market and deliver transformative change for its clients and partners.

The Digital, Autonomous and Robotics Engineering (DARE) Centre at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s testing facility in Blyth has been opened by Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, Graham Stuart MP.

Flying Iron Simulations and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight at RAF Coningsby have collaborated in using Microsoft Flight Simulator and 3D printed controls to provide pilots with emergency procedure training.  In a video published by Authentikit, Squadron Leader Mark ‘Disco’ Discombe MBE shares his decision-making process during the simulated failure.

Exposure to increased automation through robotics at work increases the risk of unemployment and decreases wealth accumulation, particularly for less educated households, finds new research from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management.