Cumbria is increasingly being recognised as a "robotic powerhouse" in the global robotics sector, thanks to the capabilities developed by a group of businesses in the county.
Representatives from 25 companies met at a Cumbria Robotics Cluster strategy session, organised by the Industrial Solutions Hub (iSH), to discuss the achievements of the group since its launch in spring last year.
They also considered how the cluster will harness and expand the region's capabilities in cutting-edge engineering and problem-solving over the coming 12 months.
"Members felt that the capability of the Cumbrian collective is seen as a ‘robotic powerhouse’ with the unique ability to integrate robotics solutions to address real world challenges for both national and international customers in harsh environments and regulated sectors.
"There was real passion, enthusiasm, energy and willingness to work together in the room which demonstrates the power and potential of the collaboration between cluster members which is already taking place."
The strategy session was held at The Beacon, in Whitehaven, on Thursday, April 3.
Among the attendees were representatives from larger companies such as Sellafield Ltd, Amentum, AtkinsRealis, and UKNNL, as well as SMEs such as Forth, Co-Lab Engineering, React Engineering, and the Cumbria Robotics Cluster Anchor Organisation, RAICo.
The three-hour session was followed by a One-Aim sponsored Cumbria Robotics Cluster networking reception at The Beacon Museum’s viewing gallery.
Members of the international delegation who had attended a Sellafield, NDA and RAICo-hosted three-day conference with site tours were invited to attend the reception, and met some of the Cumbrian companies that are leading the field of robotics.
Clyne Albertelli, founder and managing director of Co-Lab Engineering, said: "The strategy session and follow-up event were great.
"They were well facilitated, and I felt a sense of coming together to think about the benefit of the collective."
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