Kent: Animal robots give Gravesend a taste of the future

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Kent: Animal robots give Gravesend a taste of the future
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The Kent town hosted a one-day technology and ideas event across 18 venues.

Crawlybots are four-wheeled flexible robots with large LED eyes which can display animal characteristicsThe Innovation Showcase took place in venues across Gravesend with experts from leading universities sharing their knowledge with the public.

John McKiernan, founder of Fourth Portal which organised the showcase, said the event gave "a glimpse into the future and how it can improve and affect everyone’s life in a positive way".The use of robotics, AI, and improved research were discussed in a programme of free events with the aim of displaying the opportunities available to local people.

"The main reason we go out and do these things is to bring joy, enthuse and encourage people to play and explore with new technology," he said. Many businesses along the High Street hosted events, including Julius Caesar Restaurant where a team from the University of Nottingham led by Dr Alan Chamberlain held a series of talks.

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