Robotics Lab

1. Emergency Preparedness & Incident Reporting

• Know Your Environment: Locate all emergency exits, first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and equipment emergency stops before beginning any work.
• Report All Injuries: All personal injuries, no matter how minor, must be reported in writing to the laboratory administrator immediately.
• Handle Damage Calmly: If you break equipment or tools, stay calm. Inform the staff immediately so it can be safely repaired or replaced.
• Question Unsafe Practices: Speak up and ask questions if you observe unsafe methods. Look out for the safety of those around you.

2. General Lab Conduct & Access

• Authorized Access Only: Access must be requested directly from the laboratory administrator. You must state your purpose in the lab and provide your AU ID.
• No Food or Drink: Food, drinks, and chewing gum are strictly prohibited in the laboratory.
• Follow Instructions: Follow all written and verbal instructions carefully. If you do not understand a procedure, ask the administrator or the pilot before proceeding.
• Pre-Approval for Hazards: If you are planning an experiment or procedure that might be dangerous, you must contact the laboratory administrator for a formal safety review.

3. Equipment, Electrical, & Chemical Safety

• Training Required: Obtain appropriate training and official approval before operating any laboratory equipment.
• Electrical Hazards: Avoid loose wiring when building circuits. Ensure all cables, cords, and chargers are kept entirely clear of walkways to prevent trip hazards.
• Chemical Protocols: Contact the laboratory administrator before bringing or using any chemical in the lab. Ensure correct handling, labeling, and storage according to safety data sheets (SDS).
• Prohibited Work: Work that produces dust, fumes, or airborne particles is strictly prohibited in this specific laboratory.
• Shutdown Procedure: Always turn off all equipment, especially power supplies, before leaving the laboratory.

4. Housekeeping & Inventory Control

• Keep it Cluttered-Free: Keep workbenches organized and clean up after yourself before leaving the room. The laboratory must be kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Everything in its Place: Every tool and component has a designated spot. Return all items to their proper storage place immediately after use.
• Property Control: Tools, materials, tables, and chairs belong to the lab and cannot be moved out of the laboratory under any circumstances.

To gain access to the Robotics Lab, you must be affiliated with a study- or work-related project at Aarhus University that involves soft robotics or automation, where access to the lab is relevant or necessary.

How to apply for access:

1. Contact the lab administrator
Send an email with a brief description of your project and how you intend to use the lab.

2. Approval and next steps
Once your request has been approved, you must send an email to the MPE Secretariat (mpe@au.dk), with the lab administrator in CC.

The email to the Secretariat must include the following information:

• Full name of the person requesting access

• AU ID or student number

• Name of the lab (Biomimetic Mechatronics Lab)

• Desired start and end date for access