Ben Pilkington

Feature Writer

B.A. (Hons) English Language and Literature, M.St. English Language and Literature

Ben Pilkington is a freelance writer who is interested in society and technology. He enjoys learning how the latest scientific developments can affect us and imagining what will be possible in the future.

Since completing graduate studies at Oxford University in 2016, Ben has reported on developments in computer software, the UK technology industry, digital rights and privacy, industrial automation, IoT, AI, additive manufacturing, sustainability, and clean technology.

Ben is happiest on a bicycle, loves sleeping in a tent or under the stars, and can’t function properly without coffee.

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Articles from Ben

Tracking AI's Growing Carbon Footprint

As AI grows in reach and function, so does its carbon footprint. Learn more about AI's growing carbon footprint on AZoRobotics.

14 Dec 2022

Overcoming Challenges in Robotics to Realize “Industry 4.0”

Despite extensive preparations and discussions around actualizing Industry 4.0, the technological limitations of current robotics must be overcome first.

24 Oct 2022

How Can Cloud Platforms Be Elevated Further?

The need for digital services to replace or bolster previous ways of working led to increased demand for cloud platforms, and this period of wide adoption is likely to continue.

25 Aug 2022

Why Do We Need Lab Automation?

Just like the factory and the home, the 21st-century research laboratory is increasingly being taken over by automation technologies like robotics and artificial intelligence (AI).

8 Aug 2022

Are Robots on the Rise in UK Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)?

Introducing robots to industrial processes can create significant advantages for businesses in nearly every sector, and barriers to entry in terms of cost, technical expertise, and long-term servicing and software support are being lowered every year.

26 Jul 2022