The MnRI Makerspace in Nils Hasselmo Hall 1-120 and 1-130 is a space for every part of robotics research: A conference room, whiteboards, and shared offices enhance robotic design efforts; common hand tools and shop power tools enable custom robot fabrication; 3D printers and a laser cutter accelerate rapid prototyping; an augmented reality Cave and a motion capture environment enable novel research experiments across a variety of applications. 

This space is for students actively involved in robotics research or projects, either through the Robotics M.S. program or through the undergraduate robotics club. We will consider interested students and researchers with other affiliations on a case-by-case basis, contingent on equipment availability. 

MnRI Makerspace Access

To gain access to the MnRI Makerspace, complete the following process:

Step 1: 

Submit the Employee & Student Access Request Form to Research Facility Support Services to gain access to Hasselmo Hall (Diagram Below)

Step 2: Access Request for Hasselmo Hall

Submit the Access Form to gain access to the Lab, Hasselmo Hall 1-130. 

Step 3: Required Safety Trainings (Access will be denied if this isn't done) 

Complete the Required Trainings:

1. UHS301 Radiation Safety Orientation
2. UHS111: Bloodborne Pathogens Building Access Only
3. Lab Safety Quiz

Step 4: Equipment Reservation 

Use the link below to reserve equipment in the MnRI Makerspace. 

Reserve Makerspace Equipment

Note: The system will reject any reservation request that: 

• Overlaps with current reservations, 
• Is longer than 24 hours, or 
• Is made by someone who has not completed the lab safety quiz within the past 12 months. 

You can view reservation calendars for each piece of equipment in the reservation form above. 

For questions, contact [email protected].