Q-Bot win and exoplanet fellowship: News from the College

Here's a batch of fresh news and announcements from across Imperial. From an award for an Imperial-designed robot that helps insulate floors, to a new fellowship to gain a clearer picture of the atmospheres of exoplanets orbiting distant stars, here is some quick-read news from across the College. Q-Bot win. Q-Bot , an Imperial-designed robot that helps insulate floors, has won the Queen's Award for Innovation 2020 . The robot, which autonomously identifies and avoids obstacles and hazards, helps insulate homes by working with landlords who need affordable, fast insulation. Founded by Imperial's Professor Peter Childs , its team includes Professor Childs and Imperial alumni and staff. Q-Bot CEO and Imperial alum Mathew Holloway said: "We have always been driven by seeing the impact of our efforts: creating jobs; reducing carbon emissions; making homes warmer and healthier.