Looking back at the last LabVisits organized in Strasbourg and that had contribute to the knowledges and technologies transfer in the Upper Rhine region.
1st LabVisit – The medical robotic in action at ICube x ROSCon FR&DE
On November 20, 2025, as part of ROSCon FR&DE, an exclusive LabVisit was organized on the IRIS platform of the ICube laboratory in Strasbourg.
The French and German ROS communities came together to exchange on advances in robotics, artificial intelligence and open-source systems. Participants discovered how the combinaison of mechatronics, real-time control, and ROS 2-based applications enables the design and prototyping of the medical robots of tomorrow.
 | Live demonstrations under real conditions along with direct discussions with the researchers, provided insights into the latest advances in surgical robotics and helped better understand the developments that will shape the operating rooms of the future. |
Beyond technological discovery, this LabVisit helped strenghten the links between academia and industry, while paving the way for new collaborations in the healthcare sector.Â
2nd LabVisit – Discovering the INSA Topography Platform
On February 4, 2026, INSA Strasbourg opened the doors of its Topography platform, as part of a LabVisit dedicated to 3D measurement technologies and their application in heritage enhancement.
Participants discovered the processes used for modeling and digitally reconstructing castles in the Upper Rhine region. Discussions with research teams highlighted the use of cutting-edge tools (drones, laser scanners, photogrammetry, and geographic information systems) to accurately capture and analyze these historic sites.
 | Beyond simple digitization, these technologies enable virtual 3D and 4D reconstructions, offering a more immersive visualization. In addition, the integration of the time dimension allows researchers to develop visual hypotheses about how these castles have evolved over the centuries. |
This LabVisit showcased the richness of collaboration between engineers, archaeologists, and regional stakeholders, and illustrated the concrete applications of these technologies in the fields of heritage, research, and science communication.
2rd LabVisit – At the heart of future technologies at INSA
On April 8, 2026, INSA Strasbourg hosted a LabVisit dedicated to drone technologies and their applications in environmental monitoring and civil security.
The cross-border HEDRAF project, carried out in collaboration with the CNRS (ICPEES laboratory) and the University of Freiburg, was presented to participants. They discovered a concentration of innovations through the development of a new-generation drone designed for rapid field deployment and real-time air quality analysis.
 | Participants had the opportunity to exchange directly with research teams, explore prototypes, and deepen their understanding of embedded systems, energy storage, and 3D mapping tools for atmospheric pollution. |
Beyond a simple technological demonstration, this event highlighted the growing role of drones as both scientific and operational tools, serving environmental monitoring and risk management.
Coming soon – 2 LabVisits in Germany
More information will be shared shortly.