Innovation and inspiration at Doors Open Day 2026
Over 800 people visited The National Robotarium for this year’s Doors Open Day Edinburgh event, held at the UK’s centre for robotics and AI on Saturday 28 September.
Robot enthusiasts of all ages flocked to the facility for live demonstrations with humanoids and quadrupeds, an opportunity to grill the AI-empowered Ameca in a live ‘Ask Me Anything’ conversation, tour the Robotarium’s Human-Robot Interaction and Robotics and Autonomous Systems labs, and enjoy hands-on activities, including VEX Robotics kits, an optical light demo with the Precision Laser Lab team, and a number AI challenges, including ‘Real or Fake’ developed with Heriot-Watt Engage and researchers from the School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences.
The event also coincided with Heriot-Watt University’s undergraduate Open Day, allowing prospective Engineering and Computer Science students the opportunity to learn about robotics courses and see the levels of technology and expertise within the institution.
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Were you at Doors Open Day 2026? See if you can spot yourself in our image gallery. Photography by Ben Glasgow c/o The National Robotarium.
Testimonials
“Staff were very engaging and happy to answer questions”
“Really enjoyed the VEX activities – fake/real cards, football games etc. also Spot the Dog showcase was excellent. Staff were really welcoming and chatty.”
“It was good to see the spot dog demo. I also enjoyed hearing about robots use in healthcare.”
“The friendly staff who showed absolute delight in being asked and answering questions made the experience well worth the trip.”
Interested in visiting The National Robotarium? Keep an eye on our Events and Opportunities page for public engagement and events announcements in 2027.
