Sixty-seven transport technology projects will receive a share of £1.96 million in funding as part of the government’s Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRIG) Programme.
The projects receiving funding include remote-controlled robots for deliveries; kite-powered tug boats to reduce emissions; and drones to deliver packages in hard-to-reach areas.
The TRIG programme looks to encourage engineers, academics and innovators to develop research into real-world solutions to address some of transport’s most pressing issues, such as decarbonisation. This can be a useful way for researchers to take their first steps in creating a new company, helping to grow the economy and create jobs across the UK.
Some of this year’s winning projects include IONA Logistics. who will explore how autonomous drones based out of small delivery hubs can be used to deliver small packages faster and cheaper to hard-to-reach rural areas.
Another winner was Transreport Limited, who will be creating an app that allows disabled and older passengers to book the support they need on planes in advance to improve the experience. This app is already in use on trains
The Port of Tyne to explore the viability of using remotely-controlled, and in some instances automated, electric heavy-duty robots to replace HGVs to provide a cleaner and faster alternative, reducing delays in the delivery process.
Keyword: Innovative transport technology projects awarded funding