Mechanical Engineering Taster Session - "We need Robots in our Sewers"

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Short Session Delivered online

Explore how tiny robots are solving big problems in our ancient sewers! This interactive session shows how mechanical engineers tackle real-world challenges using the core skills designing, building, & innovating.

Available dates

8th May 2025

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Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)

Booking Deadline:

08 May 2025

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Okay, let's be honest: sewers might seem disgusting but they're also essential. The UK's sewer system is an old, hidden world of crumbling pipes and mystery leaks. Leaks are a huge problem to maintain. Digging up roads is expensive, disruptive, and creates pollution.

So, what's the solution? Robots!

Join this online session to learn how a University of Sheffield team is developing tiny, swimming robots to explore our sewers, find problems, and prevent disasters. You'll see videos, learn how engineers solve complex problems, and even test your own ears in a sound challenge – can you hear the difference between a healthy sewer and a blocked one? Plus, we'll even show you how AI is better at “listening” to sewers than humans are!

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Available dates

8th May 2025

Suitable for

Events for individuals (enquiry not required to be through a school)

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