CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON ROBOTICS RESEARCH CENTRE Construction has started on a research facility for robotics and AI, based at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus, the National Robotarium. The facility is supported by a £21 million funding from the UK government, and £1.4 million from the Scottish Government as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal. Expected to open in spring 2022, the National Robotarium will create innovative solutions to global challenges using research, product design and industry collaboration. The project will bring together academics and global companies to provide a catalyst for entrepreneurship and is expected to deliver sustainable economic benefit to Edinburgh and the UK.