AI & Robotics Co-Creation Centre (ARC)

The AI & Robotics Co-Creation Centre (ARC) is a multidisciplinary research and development initiative located within the Ingenuity Lab at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). This center focuses on transforming cutting-edge AI and robotics technologies into effective business solutions. ARC serves as a collaborative platform where students, faculty, and industry partners work together to develop innovative applications that tackle real-world challenges. By combining academic expertise with entrepreneurial practices, ARC empowers students from diverse disciplines to engage in hands-on innovation, enhancing both their technological skills and business knowledge.

• Develop AI & robotics-driven business applications with university students.
• Provide hands-on entrepreneurial experience by transforming ideas into viable business models.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration between business and engineering faculties.
• Support technology commercialisation by spinning off startups and business solutions.

Innovation & Development:

• Incubating AI & robotics-based business solutions.
• Conducting market-driven research on AI & robotics applications.
• Developing prototypes and MVPs (Minimum Viable Products).

Interdisciplinary Collaboration:

• Joint research projects with NUBS China (Business School) and FoSE (Faculty of Science & Engineering).
• Engaging students and faculty from business, engineering, and computer science disciplines.

Entrepreneurial Training & Support:

• Hosting design thinking workshops, hackathons, and startup boot camps.
• Mentoring students on business development, funding strategies, and commercialisation.
• Providing access to industry networks, investors, and corporate partners.

Business Model Validation & Commercialisation:

• Testing AI & robotics solutions in real-world scenarios.
• Facilitating industry partnerships for pilot projects.
• Supporting spin-off startups to launch in the market.

In 2024, the Stage 2 of Summer Bootcamp: Intensive 2-day Workshop for AI & Robotics was successfully held.