Adoption Hub Programme - Jonathan Walker at the BARA Conference 2025

In this insightful session, Jonathan Walker, Innovation Lead for Robotics and Sensors at Innovate UK, explores why the UK ranks lowest in the G7 for industrial robot density despite its world class research base, and what is being done to change that. In this video, you will learn: 🔹 Why the UK has struggled with robotics adoption and what is holding businesses back 🔹 The £150 billion GVA opportunity robotics could unlock by 2035 🔹 How a new network of robotics adoption hubs will support end users across the UK 🔹 Plans to strengthen robotics skills and workforce development 🔹 How businesses can access Innovate UK funding and support 🔹 Real world robotics applications beyond manufacturing, including drones, healthcare and infrastructure inspection 🔹 Key lessons from global leaders such as South Korea and Japan Jonathan also outlines the two critical barriers to adoption, lack of end user knowledge and shortage of skilled personnel, and explains how targeted national initiatives aim to overcome them. Perfect for manufacturers, system integrators, policymakers, and anyone interested in the future of UK automation and industrial innovation. #Robotics #Automation #InnovateUK #Manufacturing #Industry40 #UKInnovation #AutomateUK