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Robotic materials research equipment at the University of Liverpool
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Liverpool secures €4.4m to train the next generation of materials innovators

A five-year Horizon Europe programme will train international doctoral researchers in materials chemistry, data science, robotics, AI and advanced manufacturing.

The TEA Editorial Desk · 28 August 2026

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A patient taking part in a robot-assisted cardiovascular health check in Dundee
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Dundee GP surgery trials a robot that handles routine heart-health checks before patients see a doctor

A Dundee GP practice is testing a three-foot robot that guides patients through routine cardiovascular checks, leaving clinicians more time for conversation and care.

Dundee · 28 Aug 2026
People at the launch of Imperial College London's new surgical robotics centre
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London surgical robotics centre aims to move research into patient care faster

Imperial College London and Smith+Nephew have launched a five-year centre designed to speed up advances in robotic surgery for musculoskeletal conditions.

London · 28 Aug 2026
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