A collection of parts that can be added to UR robots. Photo: Universal Robots.

by Scott Kesselman

A roundup of noteworthy news from the unmanned systems and robotics world this week including customizable robot arms and an unmanned aircraft airport.



Researchers at the Universities of Sheffield, Liverpool, and West of England, Bristol announce a £1.4 million project that aims to ensure artificial intelligence is being created responsibly and can follow rules and make ethical decisions. (Daily Mail)

The U.S. Army is building a $33 million unmanned aerial systems airport in Fort Worth, Texas, for the Gray Eagle and Shadow UAS. (Defense Systems)

Taiwan’s National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology has unveiled a new line of unmanned aerial systems that will be used by the army and navy. (Taiwan Today)

Universal Robot launched an app store for its robot arms to allow customization of parts and software. (Business Wire)

The state of New York has awarded the Northeast Unmanned Aerial Systems Airspace Integration Research Alliance and Griffiss International Airport a $4 million dollar grant to install a UAS tracking system. (Syracuse.com)

Arch Aerial is running unmanned aircraft photography classes twice a month at its shop in Texas to discuss advances in technology, safety, best practices and the advantages to using UAS. (Chron)

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