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easyJet partners with Bristol Robotics Laboratory to apply latest, cutting-edge technology for first time in aviation
08/05/2014
easyJet, the UK's largest airline, has today announced it is working with the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL), a partnership between the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), to modify existing technology so that drones can be employed to inspect its fleet of 220 Airbus aircraft. The innovative technology will help the airline to operate even more efficiently, reducing delays while maintaining its industry leading punctuality and safety records.
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UWE alumnus is Airbus Graduate of the Year
07/05/2014
A young aerospace engineer who studied at UWE Bristol has been named Graduate of the Year by Airbus at the company's recent Recognition of Learning event.
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Robots vs Animals: The Bristol Robotics Laboratory learning from the ingenuity of nature
07/05/2014
The special skills of animals are to be judged against that of robots in an exciting new project involving The Bristol Robotics Laboratory(BRL) and Bristol ZooGardens.
The Robots vs Animals project, funded by theRoyal Academy of Engineering's public engagement grant scheme, Ingenious, will see engineers and roboticists collaborate with zoologists to showcase how humans have learnt from the ingenuity of nature. The team from BRL and Bristol Zoo will develop interactive events that explore nature-inspired robots.
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UWE showcases Bloodhound SSC in Qatar as part of British Festival
03/04/2014
As part of British Festival 2014 in Doha, Qatar UWE Bristol showcased world leading British engineering and innovation skills through their work supporting the Bloodhound SuperSonic Car (SSC).
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BBC News at Six broadcasts from Bristol Robotics Lab
12/03/2014
The BBC News at Six will be broadcast from the Bristol Robotics Lab (BRL), the largest multi-disciplinary Lab in the UK, tonight, Wednesday 12 March at 18:00.
This BRL feature is the third of a three part series of pre-budget features - fronted by BBC News at Six anchor, George Alagiah and Chief Economics Correspondent Hugh Pym.
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Creating a buzz about books – worlds first 'Book Hive' made in Bristol
12/02/2014
Artists, engineers and designers from UWE Bristol have been working with animatronics company Rusty | Squid to create the world's first interactive Book Hive installation located in the main entrance of Bristol | Central Library.
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Royal visitor to see latest robotics at BRL at UWE Bristol
07/02/2014
HRH the Duke of York, KG will gain an insight into the latest advances in robotics research when he visits Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) on Monday 10 February 2014.
Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is the leading and largest academic centre for multi-disciplinary robotics research in the UK. It is a collaborative partnership between the University of the West of England (UWE, Bristol) and the University of Bristol, and home to a vibrant community of over 100 academics and industry practitioners, which lead current thinking in service robotics, intelligent autonomous systems and bio-engineering.
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Cow and gait: 3D monitoring of animal health could reduce stock losses
06/02/2014
A new link-up between UWE Bristol and independent dairy specialists Kingshay will use the latest 3D imaging technology to monitor cow health in a stress-free and unobtrusive way.
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Bristol Robotics Lab receives Phase II Grand Challenges Exploration Funding
20/12/2013
The Bristol Robotics Lab, a collaboration between the University of the West of England and the University of Bristol announced today that it will receive Phase II funding through Grand Challenges Explorations , an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation that enables individuals worldwide to test bold ideas to address persistent health and development challenges. Principal Investigator Dr Ioannis Ieropoulos will continue to pursue an innovative global health research project, entitled 'Urine–tricity'
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No need to feel left out if there's a robot about
11/12/2013
Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) is joining other leading research institutions in a new project looking at how remotely operated robots could enable people to take part in public spaces – without actually being there.
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Bristol Robotics Lab to help train next generation of engineers and scientists
02/12/2013
UWE Bristol and the University of Bristol will be hosting a new joint Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) that will train at least 50 PhD engineering and science students over the next eight years.
The new Centre in Future Autonomous and Robotic Systems, known as FARSCOPE, will be led by Dr Arthur Richards of the University of Bristol and is funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The new Centre will be based at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL), an existing joint venture between the two Universities.
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UWE researchers develop artificial heart to pump human waste to power future robots
08/11/2013
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A new device that may be capable of pumping human waste into the 'engine room' of a self-sustaining robot has been created by a group of researchers from the Centre for Fine Print Research at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) and the Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL).
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UWE Bristol invests in driving simulator
04/11/2013
UWE Bristol has invested in a state of the art driving simulator to ensure that Motorsport and Automotive | Engineering students are equipped for the real world of motorsport and automotive design; an industry increasingly reliant on simulation for driver training and vehicle research and development.
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Broken bones could be mended with robot-assisted surgery
25/09/2013
A robotic system that could help surgeons put joint fractures back together using a minimally invasive approach, will be the first robot-assisted system designed to deal with this problem.
The system is being developed at Bristol Robotics Laboratory (BRL) in collaboration with a leading orthopaedic surgeon, a company specialising in orthopaedic devices and University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trusts. Bristol Robotics Laboratory is a collaboration between UWE Bristol (the University of the West of England) and the University of Bristol.
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UWE Bristol design lecturer uses novel Hummingbird corkscrew design to teach students
12/09/2013
A beautiful corkscrew that resembles a hummingbird created by UWE Bristol lecturer, designer and inventor Phil Bommer will take on a starring role in product design lectures at UWE Bristol this year.
