The government has announced £40 million for a new network of Robotics Adoption Hubs.
The hubs will give businesses and public services across the country the support they need to adopt cutting-edge robotics technology.
The innovations include robotic surgical assistants that can make surgery less invasive, supporting quicker recovery and helping to get patients back home faster.
The hubs will be designed to deliver expert advice and tailored support to help users identify which technology best suits their needs, and real-world demonstrations which allow potential users to get hands on with the newest innovations.
Estimates show robotics and autonomous systems could add £150 billion to the UK economy by 2035 if adoption is maximised. However, at current levels of adoption, this stands at just £6.4 billion.
Minister for AI Kanishka Narayan said: "Quicker recovery for patients, more time for businesses to focus on the work that makes a real difference, and more food on our tables. That’s the impact cutting-edge robotics technology can have up and down the country.
"If we can harness robotics in every sector of our economy, we can speed up how we reindustrialise the UK. It really is that simple, but too often businesses and bosses don’t know where to start.
"These new hubs will tackle that problem head on - putting specialist expertise, advice, and support at their fingertips. That means they can embrace it with confidence, help deliver rewarding jobs, and improve lives for people in every community."
Bruce Adderley, Director of Advanced Manufacturing at Innovate UK, said: "Robotics has an important role to play in improving productivity, strengthening public services and driving economic growth.
"These Robotics Adoption Hubs will provide a vital bridge between cutting-edge technologies and the organisations that can benefit from them, building on regional strengths and expertise across the UK.
"By supporting adoption across a diverse range of sectors and locations, we’re helping businesses grow, attracting investment, strengthening local economies and translating innovation into jobs, productivity and growth in communities across the country."
