Budget 2017: Funds for robotics and 5G research - BBC News

Funding for research into robotics and a next-generation 5G mobile network, has been announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond as part of his Budget. He also promised more money to support the development of driverless cars and electric vehicle batteries. The funds for the hi-tech research come from the National Productivity Investment Fund (NPIF), which was announced by the chancellor last year. However, one expert said the money was unlikely to be enough. The promises were welcomed by one robotics lecturer.