Everybody needs good neighbours - even robots.

William Sachiti, a technology tycoon who is developing self-driving cars and helper bots for the NHS, has brought a herd of Scottish deer to his company's headquarters at a former military base in Norfolk.

The deer's arrival is part of his plans to combine technology development and conservation.

Last year, the millionaire entrepreneur, who has appeared on Dragons' Den, relocated his firm, the Academy of Robotics, to the former RAF Neatishead site, close to Wroxham.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: William Sachiti, tech entrepreneur, with deer at the Academy of Robotics HQ near Wroxham. William Sachiti, tech entrepreneur, with deer at the Academy of Robotics HQ near Wroxham. (Image: Academy of Robotics)

The deer’s arrival followed months of paperwork and discussions with local zoo and wildlife veterinary surgeon Dr Elliott Simpson-Brown after Mr Sachiti had discovered the herd was due to be culled.

Mr Sachiti said: ​“I set up the company in rural Wales and much of our work is inspired by nature. 

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"Our AI for example uses an approach based on the way evolution works in nature and our designs are invariably inspired by nature."

He said that working in a rural environment, surrounded by wildlife, will offer his team a constant reminder of how nature has solved many of the challenges we face.

"We hope this will encourage the team not just to look to nature for inspiration, but also how they can use their expertise for the benefit of the community here in Norfolk," he said.

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Great Yarmouth Mercury: Duncan Baker MP and Milton Helper Bot and William Sachiti in the bunker at RAF Neatishead. Duncan Baker MP and Milton Helper Bot and William Sachiti in the bunker at RAF Neatishead. (Image: Academy of Robotics)

The deer will also help cut the grass on the 26-acre estate which will contain the company’s factory space, offices and R&D facilities.

RAF Neatishead is already home to a penguin-shaped helper bot designed to support hospital staff by moving items like medicines around busy hospitals.

North Norfolk MP Duncan Baker, who visited the site recently, said: "William’s vision for the site and the environment which he has already created here highlights the immense potential that Norfolk offers for businesses in the midst of the beautiful Norfolk countryside."