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AI and Lasers: Control the Future of Manufacturing | Lab Tour


Highfield Campus



Building: 60

Room: Level 1, HiPPo Lab

Age suitable for:
  • 11 - 14 years-old
  • 14 - 16 years-old
  • 16 - 18 years-old
  • 18+ years-old


Accessibility alert:
  • Enclosed spaces
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Visit the Smart Fibre-Optic High Power Photonics (HiPPo) laboratory and step into the world of lasers and AI (artificial intelligence)!

Did you know lasers were probably used for cutting the glass on your phone screen and the welding of the metal in your car?

Lasers have revolutionised manufacturing, but the future of lasers is even more exciting! Combining lots lasers into a single, ultra-powerful laser beam is the next big challenge. But, it's so complex, we need advanced AI to make it work!

In this 15-minute experience, you'll visit our laser laboratory and see how we're using cutting-edge AI technologies to control multiple lasers.

You'll also have the chance to compete against AI in an interactive game where you'll try to control multiple lasers to achieve maximum laser power. Do you think you can do a better job than the AI?


PLEASE NOTE:
- This activity is suitable for 11 years-old+ only.
- No food and drinks are allowed in the laboratory space.
- Touching of the optical table and the equipment on it is strictly forbidden.
- Access to the lab is provided by card access by a member of the team.


Queue alert: This activity is very popular, please consider that there might be some waiting time before you can take part