IHMC Open House

Want to meet the human who battles the humanoid robot Nadia at ping pong and boxing?
Or the researchers harnessing virtual reality and data visualization to help improve our ability to manage, synthesize, and act upon data in a slew of disciplines — from search and rescue and special warfare operations to the early detection of mild traumatic brain injuries and more.
The Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition is where you want to be on April 11, 2025.
That’s the day that dozens of researchers, roboticists, engineers, cognitive scientists, and human performance experts will share what they love about their life in science during Open House for National Robotics Week. From 4 to 7 p.m., IHMC staff will welcome families, students, and the public for tours, walk-throughs, and inspiration on the Pensacola campus on South Alcaniz Street. The final tour begins at 6:30 p.m.
The family-friendly event encourages scientific discovery through hands-on activities, challenges, and demonstrations while providing the opportunity to learn. Visitors will meet IHMC researchers and see first-hand their work in drones, robotics, virtual reality experiences, human performance research projects, data visualization, and more.