Like any renewable energy infrastructure, solar plants must be protected and secured. It is here where robots and autonomous systems can come into play.
The NHS is partnering with a robotics company, Academy of Robotics, to develop automated assistants referred to as Helper Bots in the hopes of alleviating some of the healthcare system's stress.
One of the biggest obstacles to rescuing miners after an accident is the unknown level of danger, which can derail rescue operations and even put lives in danger. In such circumstances, the contribution of mobile underground robots becomes crucial.