Reposted by Jenny ReadAdvanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) @aria-research.bsky.social · 26/06/2026☁️ Your June update: clouds, Star Trek, and live seed funding. Read the full piece now + subscribe: bit.ly/4aGCLW7bit.lyClouds, clouds, everywhere...Your June update 001
Reposted by Jenny ReadAdvanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) @aria-research.bsky.social · 28/08/2025Aircraft 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-bslink.aria.org.ukScoping Our PlanetCurrent Earth system measurements have serious gaps that lead to uncertainties in weather forecasting and climate predictions. By harnessing the power of optics we can fill these gaps, equipping socie... 021
Jenny Read @jennycaread.bsky.social · 26/06/2025Amazing opportunity for some ambitious AI experts. 000
Jenny Read @jennycaread.bsky.social · 06/05/2025A really exciting Opportunity Space - the first from @aria-research.bsky.social 's 2nd cohort of programme directors! 010
Jenny Read @jennycaread.bsky.social · 07/04/2025It'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. 000
Jenny Read @jennycaread.bsky.social · 20/03/2025Time to announce the next seven teams in Robot Dexterity! I'm so looking forward to working with these amazing creators. 010
Reposted by Jenny ReadAdvanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) @aria-research.bsky.social · 14/03/2025"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...link.aria.org.ukDiscovery, connection, creation: inside our workshops“We’re not just funding research; we’re funding a community": this month, we dig into our workshops where researchers refine ideas, forge new collaborations, and unite around goals. 021
Jenny Read @jennycaread.bsky.social · 09/03/2025I 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! 011
Jenny Read @jennycaread.bsky.social · 07/03/2025The 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...northumberlandgazette.co.ukCouncil approves 'once-in-a-lifetime' data centre plan as £10 billion investment takes major step forwardA multi-billion pound data centre for Northumberland has moved a huge step closer to reality after the ambitious proposals were granted planning permission. 000
Jenny Read @jennycaread.bsky.social · 20/02/2025I'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 👇 010
Jenny Read @jennycaread.bsky.social · 20/01/2025This 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. 010
Jenny Read @jennycaread.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Thrilled to be able to share the first projects funded under the @aria-research.bsky.social Smarter Robot Bodies opportunity space. 010
