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What is the future for robots that can sense the world?

A look at potential applications for robots with sensing capabilities.

This week, we’ve looked at some of the different types of robots that are being developed here at Sheffield to be able to sense the world around them. What applications will this technology have in the real world?

In this video, Owen and Jonathan discuss some of the industries that could benefit from drone technology in the near future. We’ll then hear from Noel Sharkey about some of the ways this technology is already being put to use.

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