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Prince William Explores Robotics for Aging and Disabled

1/23/2026

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Prince William, Prince of Wales, visited the Bristol Robotics Lab on January 22, 2026 to study technology for ageing and disabled people.
He tested a prototype Supersmith 3Scooter with self-stabilising robotic technology, joking about its 4 mph speed.
The Bristol Robotics Lab, a University of Bristol–UWE collaboration, aims to address societal challenges through robotics and AI.

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Prince William, Prince of Wales, visited the Bristol Robotics Lab on January 22, 2026 to study technology for ageing and disabled people.
He tested a prototype Supersmith 3Scooter with self-stabilising robotic technology, joking about its 4 mph speed.
The Bristol Robotics Lab, a University of Bristol–UWE collaboration, aims to address societal challenges through robotics and AI.