The Technology Strategy Board, the UK’s innovation agency, today announced that one company from the North East has been selected to attend the prestigious ‘Robotics and Autonomous Systems Mission 2014’ held from 23-27 June 2014 in California.
Advanced Unmanned Robotics & Automation TECHnology (AuraTech), based in Newton Aycliffe County Durham, represent the very best of the British robotics and autonomous systems industry.  The companies will showcase the breadth and depth of innovation within British robotics.
AuraTech)was founded in 2012 and operates out of the Tees Valley in the North of England. AuraTech offers engineering and design consultancy services for remote technology applications, and is currently working on a Remote Operate Aerial Endurance Vehicle (ROAEV).
The Mission starts on June 23 and will see the winning companies embark on a week long journey through San Diego, San Francisco and Silicon Valley to showcase their technology to peers, partners, investors and potential customers.  The Technology Strategy Board together with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) organise a packed agenda of briefings, meetings pitch opportunities and networking events to ensure the British robotics companies and entrepreneurs get unparalleled access to the US robotics ecosystem and a unique insight into one of the largest most dynamic robot markets in the world.
Mike Biddle, Deputy Director – Innovation Programmes at the Technology Strategy Board, said: ““The mission is designed to open doors, build networks and showcase British innovation and Silicon Valley and San Francisco are synonymous with being at the forefront of global robotics and autonomous systems technology.  These companies will benefit from meetings with leading robotics, academic and research institutions, gaining fresh ideas and developing new partnerships and funding opportunities. It’s a springboard which can help them to launch their business, thrive and turn their innovations into tangible business opportunities.”