Advanced manufacturing is transforming how things are made through digital technologies such as 3D printing & AI. Visit the I-Form area to see a preview of the next industrial revolution in action, and meet the brilliant engineers who are driving the change and making it happen!
Ever wondered how bionic arms work? This interactive exhibit will allow you to control a game with the muscles of your arm, using the same techniques that are used to control bionic arms.
Get hands-on and explore engineering activities in our children’s make and do area. Build a bionic hand out of cardboard, or see how tall you can make a marshmallow structure.
Join us at UCD Lyons Farm to meet our Crop Robot and learn about the innovative technology we use to grow crops. Discover our self-driving tractor and slurry tanker, which are GPS-controlled for precise application of organic fertilisers. We grow wheat, barley, sunflowers, peas, beans, and lupins, using sensors to monitor crop health and reduce… Continue reading View our UCD Crop Robot and Self-Driving Tractor
Robotics showcase from UCD Engineering students, focusing on learning new aspects of engineering, programming and robotics. Check out the mini robots display and see them in action!
Join us for an exciting and educational experience with our dairy herd! Our dairy unit is home to a 180-strong, spring-calving herd that has been supplying high-quality milk to the Irish market for over 100 years! Explore a replica milking parlour, see how milking works with a ‘teaching’ cow, and learn about innovative technology like… Continue reading Learn about UCD Lyons Farm Dairy Cows & Milking
Learn all about the fundamentals of engineering at our Engineering Experiments & Research display area. Explore exciting topics including the science of vibrations with the team from the Di-RAIL Research Project, and how engineers are working to give robots a sense of touch using sensors. Perfect for curious minds of all ages – come see… Continue reading Engineering Experiments & Research Display
Join us for a fun and educational experience with our chickens! Our chickens lay fresh eggs and are kept for teaching purposes, offering a great opportunity to learn how we raise and care for them. Discover how to tell if a chicken is healthy, the best ways to handle them, and explore the classic question:… Continue reading Meet UCD Lyons Farm Chickens
Get an introduction to the concepts of bridge engineering and discover how load transfer works in bridges. Learn this and more through hands-on activities and fun: you will develop your own bridge models, testing and analysing the strengths and weaknesses of different designs. Perfect for budding engineers of all ages!
