The Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et de Microélectronique de Montpellier (LIRMM) celebrates 30 years of scientific research

On September 30, the Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et de Microélectronique de Montpellier (LIRMM), under the auspices of the University of Montpellier and the Centre National de la Research Scientifique (CNRS), will celebrate its 30th anniversary in the presence of Philippe Augé, President of the University of Montpellier, Ali Charara, Director of INS2I at the CNRS and Jérôme Vitre, regional delegate of the CNRS. The LIRMM will also be celebrating its 30 years of intensive scientific research with the general public at the Fête de la Science on October 8, 2022, by opening its laboratory doors to the general public.

What is LIRMM?

LIRMM (Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et de Microélectronique de Montpellier) is a Unité Mixte de Research (UMR) whose main supervisory bodies are the University of Montpellier (UM) and the Centre National de la Research Scientifique (CNRS). Secondary tutelles are the Université de Perpignan (UPVD) and the Université Paul-Valéry - Montpellier 3 (UPVM3). The laboratory also benefits from strong partnerships with Inria. It brings together 160 researchers and teacher-researchers, around 40 administrative and technical staff and just over 150 doctoral and post-doctoral students. It comprises three departments and 21 research teams. For 30 years, the LIRMM has been at the forefront of research in the fields of Computer Science, Robotics and Microelectronics, designing new algorithms in AI or data science, new software, new robots or the integrated circuits and embedded systems of tomorrow. LIRMM's ability to carry out top-level fundamental research, develop interdisciplinary projects and transfer its results to the socio-economic world makes it a unique place, and the commitment of all the unit's members contributes to the international recognition of its research. LIRMM is also a laboratory resolutely committed to societal and environmental issues through its actions, notably in the fields of sustainable development, equality and parity.

A day of celebration and presentation of LIRMM on September 30

September 30 will mark the 30th anniversary of LIRMM. The aim of this day will be to show the widest possible panorama of all the research undertaken since the creation of the laboratory. During the day, several demonstrations will be given by teams from each department (Computer Science, Robotics, Microelectronics). Daniel Andler, Professor Emeritus at Sorbonne University and researcher in the Department of Cognitive Studies at the Ecole Normale Supérieure (PSL Université), will speak on "AI: lightning progress or standing still? Depending on the benchmark chosen".

The complete program for September 30 :

• 9:30am - 10:00am: Breakfast reception (Hall of Building 2)
• 10:00 - 11:00: Official speeches (Amphi St Priest - Bâtiment 2)
• 11:00 - 12:00: Speech by Daniel Andler (Professor emeritus at Sorbonne University, researcher at the Department of Cognitive Studies, Ecole normale supérieure, PSL Université) "L'AI : progrès foudroyants ou sur-place ? It depends on the benchmark chosen".
• 12:00 - 14:00: Meal (Marquee, Building 3 parking lot)
• 2:00 - 4:30 pm: Laboratory tours, demonstrations and posters (Building 4 and robotics hall in Building 5)

LIRMM doors open to the general public on October 8 during the Fête de la Science!

To mark the Fête de la Science, the Laboratoire d'Informatique, de Robotique et de Microélectronique de Montpellier will open its doors on October 8 to present some of the developments in new technologies over its 30-year history. The aim of the day will be to introduce the general public to the world of digital technology, from information to systems, from data to artificial intelligence, from technology to people, all thanks to the various stands run by the LIRMM teams, who will be presenting their laboratory's different areas of research.

Practical information:

Date : Friday, September 30, 2022 from 10 a.m. and Saturday, October 8, 2022 from 10 a.m.
Location : LIRMM, Campus Saint-Priest, 161 rue Ada
More information on the Fête de la science and the opening of LIRMM's doors to the general public.