Innovation Labs

Florida Poly 2.0

Florida Polytechnic University officially released Florida Poly 2.0, its blueprint for the future of the University consisting of a five-year strategic plan and the vision for a robust research park adjacent to campus.

News
Florida Poly students aim to reduce drowsy and distracted driving
Two students at Florida Poly sitting in front of a computer
New research by Florida Poly faculty and students has the goal of detecting and preventing the growing problem of drowsy and distracted driving, one of the main causes of car accidents and fatalities on the roads. The project, under the guidance of Dr. Kanwal Gagneja, assistant professor of computer science, uses a microcomputer, a camera, and a buzzer. The camera aims at the driver’s face to detect if they’re closing their eyes often.
3D printing technology empowers Florida Poly students’ creativity
Students showcase high-level game creations at largest Florida Poly Game EXPO yet
Native Brazilian student shares experiences studying abroad at Florida Poly

About Our Labs

Florida Poly’s commitment to teaching through doing becomes easier with the high quality of our Innovation Labs. These labs bring textbook learning to life and give students the chance to test their big ideas on some of the most advanced equipment available.

Supercomputing Lab

In this high-performance lab, students perform complex calculations, run simulations and create detailed data maps using a high-speed, high-capacity IBM processor that’s similar to the Watson supercomputer.

Entrepreneurship Lab

Research is transformed into real-world success in this collaborative workspace that blends technology and business to help students, faculty, and industry partners bring new innovations to market.

Cyber Gaming & Digital Media Lab

Wearable computers, media production, game development, and simulated environments are just some of the innovations to come out of this lab, which features a multisensory communications center that’s continually updated with new technologies.

Visualization and Technology Collaboration (VTC) Robotics Lab

This lab combines the digital realm of programming with the tactile world of mechanical engineering and gives students the opportunity to get hands on with the latest technology in robotics, drones, remote management, and advanced 3D graphics.

Rapid Application Development (RAD) Makerspace Lab

This hybrid manufacturing systems environment has 55 3D printers and digital object scanners, making it one of the largest MakerBot Innovation Centers in the world.

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Cyber Security Lab

Students train in an isolated network environment comprised of servers, transport facilities, and end-user workstations that replicate real-world cyber security threats and simulate hacker techniques.

Big Data & Health Informatics Lab

A space where students use applied science and emerging technologies to analyze large data sets and develop high-tech solutions for the healthcare and biomedical industries.