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

The Relationship Between Open Access Science and AI

Open-access data repositories provide the high-quality data that is essential for AI applications and are crucial for the rapid progress of the field.

20 Mar 2023

What's Next for a Post-ChatGPT World?

AZoRobotics examines how generative AIs could change industry, and explores what happens next in a post-ChatGPT world.

15 Mar 2023

Is AI the Future of Autonomous Agriculture?

Agriculture equipment manufacturer John Deere recently launched the world’s first production-ready autonomous tractor, supported with artificial intelligence (AI) technology by technology startup SparkAI.

27 Feb 2023

Robots in the Food Industry: Product Decoration

The use of robots in food decoration is covered in this AZoRobotics Editorial Series covering the applications of robot technologies in the food industry.

24 Feb 2023

Robots in the Food Industry: Decontamination

In this Editorial Series, AZoRobotics covers how robotic technologies are being used in the food industry. In this article, we look at their application to food decontamination.

22 Feb 2023

Robots in the Food Industry: Product Packaging and Palletizing

In this Editorial Series, AZoRobotics looks at robots in the food industry. This article covers the use of robots in product packaging and palletizing.

17 Feb 2023

Cobalt Robotics: Helping To Automate the Service Industry

Several robotics companies are at the forefront of next-generation automation in various industries, including Cobalt Robotics in the service industry.

31 Jan 2023

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

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