At 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates: Robots, you can get hands-on with all things robots, tech and AI at this free evening event for adults. Where will robotics go in the next ten years, and what does intelligence mean in our ever changing world?
How would you feel about a robot doing surgery on you? Put your skills to the test by controlling a robotic arm to play our version of the classic game, Operation. Then get crafty and design your own soft, squishy body-bot to take home, inspired by flexible fibre-bots that can navigate inside the human body.
See if you or your friends are faster than a machine in a pipetting race, then watch robots play football where every pass, tackle and shot is decided in real time by AI. Check out the mini droid powered by plants, before you step behind-the-scenes in a tour of the labs and meet 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s robotic sea turtle. Then head to the bar, grab a drink and soak in the music from the DJ.
With hands‑on activities, fascinating talks, real robots and inspiring research at every turn, you can indulge your creativity and curiosity by learning all about the research driving the technologies of tomorrow. Whether you’re looking to discuss the future of robotics with the people on the cutting-edge, or wanting a sociable night with science, music and conversation, this Lates has it all.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates are a free event intended for an 18+ audience.
Register for this 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates to receive a preview of the full programme of live demonstrations, workshops and talks, and help us track attendance numbers. Please note that registration alone does not guarantee seats for our talks or workshops.
All of the spaces are wheelchair accessible, as are the entrance and toilets. There are lifts to any activities on other levels. If you have any specific needs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch: lates@imperial.ac.uk
Please note that if you want to visit the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates at a quieter time of the event, the event is least busy from 18.00-19.00 and 20.30-21.00.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø Lates are in the main entrance of 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s South Kensington campus. To find the event, please enter off Exhibition Road. The nearest train stations are South Kensington and Gloucester Road. You can find the entrance with what3words at
Please be aware that there will be photography happening at this event. We use professional photography to communicate about and promote our work on our website and social media, as well as other platforms. Use of and access to your photo will be in accordance with the university’s retention policy, but you can contact photography@imperial.ac.uk at any time to have your image erased. If you wish to opt out entirely, please pick up a red sticker from our info desk on your arrival or speak to the photographer.