Ben Pilkington

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.

Articles from Ben

Predictive Modeling and Simulation in Drug Discovery

Robots in Mining: Remote Control Mining

National Robotics Week: Inspiring The Next Generation

The Relationship Between Open Access Science and AI

What's Next for a Post-ChatGPT World?

Is AI the Future of Autonomous Agriculture?

Robots in the Food Industry: Product Decoration

Robots in the Food Industry: Decontamination

Robots in the Food Industry: Product Packaging and Palletizing

Cobalt Robotics: Helping To Automate the Service Industry