Liz Upton, the co-founder of Raspberry Pi, has been appointed as the new Chair of BOW.
- BOW aims to remove barriers in adopting robotics technology with a universal software platform.
- The robotics market is projected to reach $260 billion by 2030, highlighting the sector’s rapid growth.
- BOW has partnered with XPLOR to innovate in the film and creative industries.
- Upton’s experience with Raspberry Pi is expected to drive BOW’s global expansion in robotics.
Liz Upton, who co-founded Raspberry Pi and played a significant role in its success, is now the Chair of BOW, a robotics software start-up based in Sheffield. Upton brings her extensive experience from Raspberry Pi, especially in democratising technology, to BOW’s mission.
BOW has developed a universal robotics software platform that allows programming any robot with any operating system. This platform aims to simplify the complexity traditionally associated with developing robotics applications, making robotics accessible and practical for businesses across different sectors.
The global robotics industry is poised for significant expansion, estimated to reach $260 billion by 2030. This growth underscores the importance of BOW’s mission to ease access to robotics technology, enabling more industries to leverage its benefits.
BOW’s recent partnership with XPLOR demonstrates its commitment to innovation in the film and creative industries. Together, they focus on building new applications that enhance efficiency and reduce production costs.
Upton expressed her enthusiasm for joining BOW, highlighting the start-up’s dedication to innovation and its potential to make robotics universally accessible, akin to Raspberry Pi’s impact on computing. Her experience in scaling transformative technologies aligns with BOW’s goals, particularly in empowering developers to create robotics solutions for various global challenges.
Liz Upton’s leadership at BOW is anticipated to significantly advance the accessibility and application of robotics technology globally.
