Author: Michele Marius

ICTP 399: Moving drones, robotic arms, humanoids, quadrupeds and wheeled robots from simulation to the real world, with Cade Coker and Dr Afraz Subratti

ICTP 399: Moving drones, robotic arms, humanoids, quadrupeds and wheeled robots from simulation to the real world, with Cade Coker and Dr Afraz Subratti

Posted by | 13 May 2026 |

The Autonomous Motion Systems (AMoS) is the robotics research cluster of the Artificial Intelligence Innovation Centre, focused on developing the mathematical and engineering foundations needed to make unmanned aerial vehicles, such as multirotor drones, robotic arms, humanoids, quadrupeds and wheeled robots, behave reliably and safely in the real world. We are joined by Dr Afraz Subratti and Cade Coker, the Co-Investigators of AMoS to discuss, among other things:  some of the projects AMoS is focusing on; what it means to have robots behave reliably; how public trust can be developed to help robots and other advanced machines to be integrated into Caribbean life; and the most important skills a student or budding engineer should develop if they want to pursue research or a career in robotics.

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The energy toll and why Caribbean schools are bracing for a return to remote learning

The energy toll and why Caribbean schools are bracing for a return to remote learning

Posted by | 8 May 2026 |

Just as students have finally settled back at their desks, a global energy crisis is threatening to send them back home. With fuel prices skyrocketing, Caribbean schools are re-examining their digital readiness. But at what cost? In this article, we highlight some of the hidden dangers of returning to remote learning – which could indeed occur, if energy markets continue along the current trajectory.

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ICTP 398: Digital nomadism and the rise of the global office, with Debbie Jollie in Viet Nam

ICTP 398: Digital nomadism and the rise of the global office, with Debbie Jollie in Viet Nam

Posted by | 6 May 2026 |

The digital nomad movement appears to have hit a tipping point, with professionals ditching the commute for the continent-hop. No longer just a trend for freelance backpackers, experienced professionals are prioritising experience and work-life balance over equity. Debbie Jollie, a Marketing Consultant and Business Coach originally from Trinidad and Tobago, who is also known as the Stammering Communicator, has been based in Viet Nam since the latter half of 2025. In this podcast episode, she joins us to discuss, among other things: Why she chose Viet Nam as opposed to more popular locations or one closer to home? Has the cost of living to quality of output affected the rates for her services? Does she see opportunities for South-South collaboration between Southeast Asia and the Caribbean? And what advice would she give to someone considering becoming a digital nomad?

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