Aircraft capable of staying aloft for years could deliver digital services with much greater flexibility, speed + precision than current satellites. In our new thesis, Perpetual Flight, PD Rico Chandra proposes getting there by harnessing atmospheric energy. link.aria.org.uk/pf-thesis-bs

Amazing opportunity for some ambitious AI experts.

Really looking forward to working with Ant.

A really exciting Opportunity Space - the first from @aria-research.bsky.social 's 2nd cohort of programme directors!

It's so great to welcome @aria-research.bsky.social 's eight new Programme Directors -- exceptional technical experts from all over the world, with ideas for programmes in areas including cellular energy, unpowered flight and more.

Time to announce the next seven teams in Robot Dexterity! I'm so looking forward to working with these amazing creators.

"We're not just funding research; we're funding a community." In our latest Substack, we dive into why this that matters and how our workshops make it happen: link.aria.org.uk/March-Substa...

I had the pleasure of attending a @starshiprobots.bsky.social event recently and seeing their extremely cute robots in action. I'd certainly love them to deliver to me up in Newcastle!

The North East has been at the forefront of energy and tech innovation for centuries. I'm excited about the potential for AI and tech innovation to bring renewed prosperity to our region. www.northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/politic...

I'm beyond thrilled to announce the first teams we’re funding in Robot Dexterity. Their work will transform robot capabilities with applications across multiple industries, which promises to position the UK as a world leader in next-gen robotics. Read about them here 👇

This is so exciting. On a personal level I'm happy that colleagues from @newcastleuni.bsky.social are involved and also intrigued by the neural microbots! Can't wait to see what comes out of this incredibly ambitious programme - truly pushing the edge of the possible.

Thrilled to be able to share the first projects funded under the @aria-research.bsky.social Smarter Robot Bodies opportunity space.