The group picks an ML topic and builds a proof of concept together on the night. Hands-on rather than lecture format, and genuinely open to beginners.

Robots That Think: Hype, Reality, and the Next Frontier of AI
Tuesday 16 June 2026·4:30pm·Engine Shed
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Date & Time
Tuesday 16 June 2026
4:30pm
Price
Free
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Organiser
techSPARK / Engine Shed
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About this event
An evening at Bristol's flagship innovation hub separating genuine breakthroughs from breathless hype in robotics and AI. Grounded talks on where embodied AI actually stands today and where it's heading next, plus networking with the South West's deep-tech, research and startup community.
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