Dr. Rob Buckingham is Director of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the first Head of the new centre for Remote Applications in Challenging Environments (RACE). Dr.Buckingham was a lead author of the UK’s Robotics and Autonomous Systems 2020 Strategy. Before joining the UKAEA, Dr. Buckingham co-founded and was Managing Director of OC Robotics, which developed and commercialized snake-arm robots in hazardous and confined spaces working in the nuclear sector, aerospace, construction and petrochemicals. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology and a visiting professor at the Bristol Robotics Laboratory.Dr Buckingham will be speaking at approximately 12:05 on 'Robotics for extreme and hazardous environments'. We hope to see you there!
The International Robotics Showcase is taking place on Friday 30th June at IET Savoy Place, London.
You can find out more information on the International Robotics Showcase including a full programme and to register for the event here.
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