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.
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.
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!
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
Discover this fascinating camera technique that lets you see the invisible air flow all around you. Watch as heat rises from your fingers and breath escapes from your mouth, revealing the unseen world of thermal motion and air currents.
How high can you jump? How strong is your grip? Have your jump height, take-off and landing forces measured in real time using the OptoJump, then have your grip strength assessed with a DynaMo.
A health promotion event focusing on what it is to be “Sun Smart”. Meet the Healthy UCD team at our stand, who will have resources available to help keep your skin safe this summer and all year round. Play in the sand pit, customise your own sun hat and get your very own pocket sized… Continue reading Healthy UCD – Be Sun Smart
Check out our nature-based bioeconomy learning resources for all ages – Beo and Raja comics, animated videos, boardgames, homemade puppet show and the interactive BioBeo App to test your knowledge on the huge variety of trees as you stroll on the UCD Woodland Walk. Find out about efforts to protect our precious wading birds such… Continue reading BioBeo-BiOrbic Circular Bioeconomy Education
Step into an enlightening journey with UCD research scientists as they unveil the revolutionary impact of fluorescent proteins from marine organisms on biomedical research. Engage in captivating display items, immersive computer videos, and get hands-on with a real fluorescence microscope for a firsthand experience like no other.
Curious about the origins of good ideas? Have you ever explored the Metaverse? Visit the UCD Innovation Academy and unleash your creativity with virtual reality experiences and hands-on fun at our interactive creative stations. Try your hand at creative activities, experiment with different brainstorming approaches and prepare to showcase your innovative solutions. A space for curious… Continue reading UCD Innovation Academy – Ideation & Creation Station
