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The UK government has launched the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO) to streamline regulations for robotics and defense technologies, aiming to transform regulation into a catalyst for industrial growth. By addressing regulatory complexity, RIO seeks to reduce approval times and compliance costs for startups, enhancing the UK's competitiveness and attracting investment, with an estimated £150 billion economic potential from increased robotics adoption. The initiative also aims to simplify defense technology regulations to expedite equipping armed forces and establish the UK as a global leader in the sector.