Introduction to Automation and Robotics: Digitalising the Lab
8th, 9th and 10th June 2026 at UCL East
£1,950 - £1,850 early bird price until 31st March
A practical, hands-on programme designed to give professionals and researchers the skills to implement automation and digital workflows in modern laboratories.
Explore the future of laboratory work with this 3-day course at UCL Chemical Engineering. Gain experience with robotics, Automation, AI and machine learning, and discover how these technologies integrate into a modern digital lab.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course you will be able to
Understand modern lab automation systems and robotic platforms
Analyse how automation boosts efficiency, reliability and discovery
Develop and simulate Python protocols for automated experiments
Integrate hardware and sensors using Lab VIEW
Execute, troubleshoot and optimise automated lab workflows
Who this course is aimed at?
Scientists, technicians, and decision makers
Students from undergraduate to PhD level interested in laboratory digitalisation
Industrial professionals and academics seeking to extend their skillset
Data scientists/technicians seeking hands on experience in experimental laboratory procedures
Experimental scientists/technicians seeking hands on experience in computational and digital