Bristol-based Open Bionics recently launched its first clinic in the UK to deliver 3D printed bionic arms for amputees.
The clinic received a grant under Innovate UK’s Sustainable Innovation Fund aimed at building UK resilience following the coronavirus outbreak. This enabled Open Bionics to switch from being a manufacturer of bionic limbs to a clinical provider.
The world’s biggest and deepest pool for testing the latest underwater technology, helping advance subsea robotics and even training astronauts is being planned in Cornwall.
Blue Abyss, a £150 million facility which has the support of British astronaut Major Tim Peake, will be the world’s leading extreme environment research, test and training centre serving the offshore energy,...
I have travelled many paths, academically as a mathematician, philosopher, and behavioural scientist, artistically as a professional flautist for the Danish queen and an international circus acrobat. Entrepreneurially I have had the great joy of building an AI business ( Sigma Polaris ) with great people who have set out to make a difference in this world.
The South West has established itself as one of the leading regions in the UK for technology businesses and start-ups, according to an influential new report.
The 12 Clusters of Tech report, compiled by London Tech Week and the UK Tech Cluster Group, highlighted creative technology, Artificial Intelligence, data and green energy as areas of strength for the South West.
A team of scientists at the Institute of Bio-sensing Technology at the University of the West of England (UWE) are developing a sensor able to detect any virus or bacteria in a public space.
Through the application of sophisticated AI technology, Safe Surface Sensor will be able to determine whether a location has been properly sanitised and warn people if it detects a virus in the...
Amplify.link, a smart linking tool and digital marketing platform for artists, has released an upgrade to its beta version as it aims to add to its 80,000 users.
This latest version builds on previous capabilities focused at helping artists gain profile in a vibrant independent global music scene. The platform has been used by established stars to boost their profile, including...
The President of the World Bank has told South West Tech Daily that the region’s tech sector should focus on the fight against climate change.
David Malpass addressed G7 Leaders on Sunday in Cornwall where he laid out plans to help the planet transition away from coal with “green bonds” and “climate credits” that hope to end, what he called, “green washing” by countries. Mr Malpass...
Cities in the South West should replicate Cambridge to take advantage of global opportunities, the President of the CBI, Lord Karan Bilimoria, has told SW Tech Daily at the G7 in Cornwall.
The Confederation of British Industry represents 190,000 businesses in the UK making up a third of the private sector workforce. Their...
China doesn’t need to be member of the G7 to make its presence felt at their meetings. In fact, China has never been a member. Its relatively low level of per-capita income means it is not seen as an advanced economy. You don’t need to be Alanis Morrisette to appreciate the irony.
I’ve had to take a Lateral Flow Covid test every day to gain entry to the media centre. The pack had to...
