AAIP joins new UK-RAS Network Strategic Task Group
News | Posted on Wednesday 1 April 2020
The UK-RAS Network has announced five new strategic task groups to lead activities on key areas of interest to the Network. AAIP is delighted to be part of the Skills and Education in Robotics and Autonomous Systems group.
This task group is led by the University of Sheffield, The Open University, and the University of Edinburgh.
Skills and education are essential to the safe introduction and adoption of robotics and autonomous systems. The group will work to:
- understand RAS training needs
- identify gaps, challenges, opportunities and best practices
- inspire people from diverse backgrounds to explore RAS careers
- influence public policy
This will be achieved by organising a hackathon, engagement activities, and a national conference. These activities will culminate with the publication of a White Paper on how to close the UK RAS skills gap.
Other partners include:
- Cranfield University
- Heriot Watt University
- Sheffield Hallam University
- The University of the West of England
- Coleg Gwent
- Discovery STEM Education
- The Institute of Coding
- STEM Learning
- The Royal Academy of Engineering
- Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
- Consequential Robotics
- MCS Projects