AIRDS Device Integration Hackathon

Held jointly with venues in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Singapore

October 20-22, 2026 (Tue-Thu)

We will hold a hackathon on device integration of robots and analytical instruments that underpin AI robot-driven science, jointly with venues in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Singapore.

If you are interested in device integration with SiLA, please join us. Participation in only part of the schedule is also welcome.

Hackathon details (official website)

Overview

Dates
October 20-22, 2026 (Tue-Thu)
Venue
National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS), Tsukuba, Ibaraki / Online
Format
Hybrid (held jointly with venues in the United States, Canada, Germany, and Singapore)

How to Join

If you would like to participate, please register with both of the following two forms as a general rule, whether you join online or on-site.

① AIRDS Venue Registration (Google Form)

Used to accept on-site participation and to send you the link for online participation.

② Hackathon Headquarters Registration (Airtable)

Required to access the materials distributed by the hackathon headquarters.

* Regardless of how you participate, please register with both forms as a general rule.

Hackathon details (official website)

About AIRDS Membership

The AI Robot-Driven Science Initiative (AIRDS) is a non-profit general incorporated association established to redefine the process of scientific research with AI and robots and to accelerate its progress.

Researchers, engineers, and companies from industry, academia, and government gather across disciplines to promote activities such as developing research infrastructure and international collaboration.

By joining as an individual member, you can enjoy the following benefits:

  • Free attendance at workshops and symposiums
  • Access to working groups and community activities
  • Updates on the latest research trends