EM Sensing Group showcases landmine detection research at Royal Society Exhibition

The University of Manchester's Electromagnetic (EM) Sensing Group has showcased its work relating to the production of landmine detection technologies at the Royal Society Summer Science 2021 Exhibition. Academics, researchers and associated staff in the group exhibited their work, which featured interactive digital content and culminated with more than 40 participants building and testing DIY metal detectors in their homes. The EM Sensing Group, part of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering , was initially selected to participate in the 2020 exhibition, but this was sadly postponed due to COVID-19. It instead took place as an online event in the summer of 2021. Entitled Sensing Danger , the exhibition was built on a range of digital content relating to the work going on in the group, led by Professor Tony Peyton, which relates to the development of new technologies for the detection of landmines. The formation of the exhibition in this way opened up the content to wider and more diverse audiences. The exhibition featured several aspects, much of which remains online for audiences to continue to access and interact with following the conclusion of the event.