The shortlist for the first-ever Robotics & Automation Awards is here!
Organised by Robotics & Automation Magazine, the inaugural Robotics & Automation Awards will recognise and celebrate outstanding applications of robotics or automated systems throughout the value chain of a range of prominent industries.
The winners will be revealed at a special ceremony held at the De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms on 31 October 2023. The night is set to be a glittering occasion, with tables available to book now.
You do not need to be shortlisted or participating in the event to buy tickets for this unmissable night.
So far, two leading industry companies have signed up to sponsor the event: HMS Networks and BPX.
And here it is! The following organisations have been shortlisted for the inaugural Robotics & Automation Awards…
People
The HMS Networks Inspiring the Next Generation Award
BSG Robotics
The National Robotarium
The Reece Foundation, Nissan Skills Foundation, Robotics Education & Competition Foundation with Vex Robotics
West Nottinghamshire College & ABB Robotics
Young Innovator of the Year
Ellie Allday – Ligentia
Nathan Donaldson – Wootzano
Best New or Small Company
Canvas
E-Nano
Endoline Robotics
Extend Robotics
Ivy Tech
Peykbot
Applied Technologies
Best Use of Cobotics
Intelligent Growth Solutions
OnRobot
Stanley Black & Decker
United Drug & Locus Robotics
Wootzano
Best Use of Drones
Advanced Navigation
InDePTH (Intelligent Drones for Port and Highways)
Coventry City Council with partners
Inteliports
Railscape
Royal Mail & Skyports
Industrial Innovation
ABB Robotics
Brilliant Planet with Platinum Electrical Engineering & Schneider Electric
Camozzi Automation
Ericsson & HMS Networks
KeTop Wireless
Industry 4.0
Active Ants
Arrival
Camozzi Automation
Coca-Cola HBC with ATOS & System Logistics
HMS Networks
Intelligent Growth Solutions
Maersk and Dexory
NAiSE GmbH
Synergy Logistics and McGee & Co
University of Nottingham (Omnifactory)
Innovation in Packaging Automation
Angus Soft Fruits & Proseal UK
CMC Packaging Automation UK
FlavourFresh Salads & Xihelm
Jones Food Company & IPL
Wootzano
Innovative Use of Artificial Intelligence
Advanced Navigation
E-Nano
Exodigo
FlavourFresh Salads & Xihelm
HMS Networks
SEC Storage
Industry Sector
Innovation in the Warehouse
Active Ants
Asda & Geek+
CMC Packaging Automation UK
Coca-Cola HBC with ATOS & System Logistics
Endoline Robotics
Global Freight Management & Locus Robotics
Keshet Grocery & Caja Robotics
Maersk & Dexory
McGee & Co with Synergy Logistics
Molton Brown & Wincanton
Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Cleaning & Sanitation
ABM UK & Tennant UK
LionsBot
Purgo & ICE
SharkNinja
Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Food & Beverage
Angus Soft Fruits & Proseal UK
Coca-Cola HBC with ATOS & System Logistics
FlavourFresh Salads & Xihelm
Jones Food Company & IPL
Keenbots
Keshet Grocery & Caja Robotics
Kiwibot
Pubinno
Wootzano
Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Retail
Active Ants
Asda & Geek+
CMC Packaging Automation UK
Global Freight Management & Locus Robotics
Jones Food Company & IPL
Keshet Grocery & Caja Robotics
Magazino
McGee & Co with Synergy Logistics
Molton Brown & Wincanton
SSI SCHAEFER & Boohoo
Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Construction
ABB Robotics
Canvas
Best Use of Robotics or Automation in Transportation
Asda & Wayve
DPD & Cartken
Intelligent Growth Solutions
Peykbot
StreetDrone with partners
Innovation in Extreme Environments
Airbus Defence and Space
BladeBUG
Sellafield & IDS with Atkins and TKE
The University of Sheffield – AMRC (MediTel)
University of Southampton (Human-in-the-Loop Autonomy for Search and Rescue)
Offshore Innovation
Advanced Navigation
BladeBUG
Innovation in Aerospace
Airbus Defence and Space
University of Nottingham (Omnifactory)
Innovation in Agriculture
Autopickr
FlavourFresh Salads & Xihelm
Intelligent Growth Solutions
Jones Food Company & IPL
Railscape
TractorBots
Manufacturing Innovation
Coca-Cola HBC with ATOS & System Logistics
Stanley Black & Decker
Research & Innovation
The BPX Innovation in Sustainability Award
Brilliant Planet with Platinum Electrical Engineering & Schneider Electric
C.R.I.S.P (Nottingham Trent University and PepsiCo International)
E-Nano
FDP Recycling & ABB Robotics
R&D Innovation
InDePTH (Intelligent Drones for Port and Highways)
Coventry City Council with partners
Nottingham Trent University and PepsiCo International (C.R.I.S.P)
Railscape
The National Robotarium
The University of Sheffield – AMRC (MediTel)
University of Nottingham (Omnifactory)
University of Southampton (Human-in-the-Loop Autonomy for Search and Rescue)
The night will feature a glamorous drinks reception, followed by a three-course dinner before the main event.
Guests will be greeted with a drinks reception held in the Balmoral Suite ahead of the winners being announced within the impressive surrounds of the Grand Hall (pictured above), which features arched ornate ceilings, beautiful wood-panelling and dramatic chandeliers. The event will run from 6pm to 1am.
