The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) has announced that up to £2m is available for companies who can further develop surveying technology that can assist troops to safely and stealthily advance into enemy territory over water. DASA’s Map the Gap Phase 2 competition, run on behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), seeks innovative… read more
What are mobile robots used for? A question that, given the title of this piece, has many possible answers, at least 100 uses of robots in fact. The applications of robotics are vast and expanding, with huge implications for the future of mankind, the planet—and beyond. Over the last 50… read more
Innovative start-ups and SMEs addressing challenges relating to mobility, health and wellbeing, and data are among a new cohort of businesses to have joined the ground-breaking MK:5G Accelerator The MK:5G Accelerator is a programme in partnership with the wider MK:5G project, funded by its collaborating partners and South East Midlands Local Enterprise… read more
With Christmas around the corner and the likelihood that a bottle or two of wine will be consumed in many a household, we take a look at how commercial drones can play a valuable role in viticulture and which technologies provide the best sensors for drones in these applications. Commercial… read more
It is always exciting when robotics research can be pushed to its limits, whether in competition or real-world applications. Recently, a research team from the University of Louisiana of Lafayette used a Clearpath Robotics Husky UGV, TurtleBot2, and Heron USV simulator in preparation for RoboBoat 2020; a robotics competition where students must develop their own… read more
Ouster has officially launched the latest firmware for their suite of LiDAR sensors, Firmware v2.0 (click here to update your firmware). Ouster Firmware v2.0 is the first significant release since the launch of the Gen 2 sensors, providing new features and a stable platform to support development across the entire Ouster… read more
Getting started in the autonomous vehicle (AV) industry can seem daunting to most, especially when trying to determine how to actuate an entire vehicles control system. To successfully perform important functions for autonomous driving there are many considerations for product development and engineering. First of all, what does by-wire control… read more
During Intergeo online in October, Kaarta were offering a show special 25% discount on their all-in-one mobile 3D colour scanning and processing system, Kaarta Contour – Level Five Supplies are delighted to be able to continue this special offer for a limited time. Kaarta Contour is an all-in-one mobile 3D colour-scanning… read more
£500 discount code for your old 2D or 3D scanning LiDAR when you upgrade to high-resolution digital LiDAR. Send us your old 3D multi-channel (4 or 8 channel) lidars and we’ll give you a credit for £500 which can be redeemed against a purchase of any high-resolution digital Ouster LiDAR… read more
Want an extra motivation to order high-resolution digital LiDAR? That’s easy, we’ll add complimentary shipping to your order if it includes at least one Ouster LiDAR (any make and model) up to a maximum value of £250 – on any orders accepted before 17th December 2020. How do you get… read more
