24hr AI for Science World Models Hack @ Zeon Systems

For the next hack in this series, we're going beyond LLM workflows and into the physical world. Zeon Systems is building a simulation-first platform that makes it seamless to develop, verify, and deploy automation for the bench. This is the first chance for the community to build on it. No pre-reqs. All scientists, software, and hardware engineers welcome. We welcome all skill levels and can support 50 builders. Teams will design and test in simulation, then verify on real lab hardware. You'll have robotic arms, 3d printers, labware, cameras, and more for you. You can bring your own too: VR headsets, sensors, cameras, and more. You must be able to stay through demo on Sunday to participate in the hack. Everyone joining will be expected to demo something by end of the weekend. Track A: Close the loop with robotics. Use AI and robotics to close the loop on a real scientific experiment. Teams will build workflows that connect experimental planning, robotic execution, measurement, and follow-up. More details TBA. Track B: Physical Integration with OpenShelf We'll have a challenge for integrating what happens on the bench with surrounding hardware. Track C: Open build for dexterity and physical verification We'll have extra robotic arms, cameras, and 3d printers for you to build on some dexterity challenges. You can also bring your own hardware. Saturday agenda 9:30a Check in + breakfast 10:00a Kickoff 11:00a Finalize teams 12:00p Hack + build #1 6:00p Dinner + Round table talks 7:00p Hack + build #2 12:00a Robots go to sleep. Sunday agenda 3p Final submission 330p-430p Walk around showcase 430-530p Demos + Pitching 🤖 **Register for final demos** Thank you to our sponsors for helping make it happen! Host and headline partner Zeon Systems is building AI-powered robotics for scientific lab automation (YC X25) Community partners Bay area lab automators is a community of scientists, engineers, and tinkerers working at the intersection of hardware, software, and lab innovation. SF Hardware Meetup, community of 10,000+ hardware professionals meeting monthly to building meaningful connections Worldwide Studios hosts fellowships and build experiences for scientists to get hands on with the latest in AI, robotics, and hardware. CA 501c3 non-profit. If you want to help sponsor this event or volunteer send us a note at michael (at) raspuzzi (dot) com