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Prince William explored innovations in microplastic filtration, AI supercomputing, and robotics supporting disability and ageing, including an Earthshot Prize finalist technology.
- On Thursday, Prince William, the Prince of Wales, toured Isambard-AI supercomputer and Bristol Robotics Laboratory, testing a washing-machine filtration system and a prototype mobility scooter.
- As patron of the Earthshot Prize, William visited Matter, developer of microplastic filtration in St Philips, whose system is a global finalist for the 2025 Earthshot Prize and could win the million pound first prize.
- At the robotics lab, engineers demonstrated three assistive products: VIVO body braces, Supersmith mobility scooters, and Milbotix SmartSocks, while William tested a Supersmith prototype and joked about its 4mph speed.
- Isambard-AI supercomputer at Bristol & Bath Science Park, Emerson's Green could help develop new drugs for heart disease, dementia and cancer, while university leaders said the visit highlights regional collaboration.
- Amid concern for ageing and disability care, start-ups demonstrated dementia care innovations like SmartSocks and Matter showed a red microfibre ball from an estimated 10 washes.
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