Obtains the impressions gained ‐ six months into a trial in a UK hospital setting ‐from using the HelpMate robot to transport materials between wards, labs and pharmacy. Shows how the 24 hours a day availability of the robot has prompted further ideas for its use, for instance, security...

Reports from the Hanover Industrie Messe on new robots exhibited. Reviews the latest robot controllers. Describes the work of the IPA in developing service robots.