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R&D Lab · Addis Ababa University

Welcome to 4K Labs
A place where curiosity
drives innovation

In 4K Labs KNOWLEDGE meets INNOVATION for CHANGE

4K Labs is a Research and development laboratory at Addis Ababa University (AAU) located in the College of Natural and Computational Science(CNCS), under the Computer Science department.

  • 4k-Bots: Is the division of 4K Labs, focusing on robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
  • 4k-Thing: In this age of technology, embedded systems are everywhere in our daily life starting from smart watches to the smart cars we drive.
  • 4k-Dev: 4K Dev is a specialization of 4K Labs that focuses on developing software solutions to existing problems that have been identified.
Bots

In this focus area members of 4K Labs work on projects such as; controlling robots for playing football, programming robots to complete autonomous tasks.

Things

4K Things is a part of 4K Labs that focuses on embedded systems, IoT, and Machine Learning. Some of the projects done in this focus area are Smart mirrors, home automation.

Dev

4K Dev specialization was able to develop software and websites such as the 4K Labs website, class scheduling app, and agile working platform for the team.

EVENTS

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Python programming online training

Online is where everyone can come together regardless of location. With the opportunity of online tools and the internet, the world has become a smaller place. 4K Labs was able to train more than 150 youth online on python programming. The training included students from different regional parts of #Ethiopia like Bahir Dar, Adama, and dire dawa. More over students from different part of africa such as #Liberia, #Botswana, and #Cameroon also benefited from the free training opportunity.

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Open house

4K Labs opens its door for the public to come and visit the lab. Taking the advantage of this event students, teachers, and industry professionals come together to network and discuss technology. Networking has a key value for R&D, as it will help us discover new territories of opportunity and skills.

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Demo Day

Its an important part of a 4K Labs culture to demonstrate projects that are being developed, which will help us shape and molde projects in the right direction at its early age. During this event members of 4K Labs have showcased their projects, which they worked on for a couple of months. Invited guests and lab members participated in commenting and shaping projects for a better opportunity.

TESTIMONIALS

What our members and alumni say about 4K Labs

Surafel Sentayehu Tadesse

Surafel Sentayehu Tadesse

4k Labs Alumni

“4K Labs was the place that I needed during my university education.”
Nathnael Tesfaye Minyelshowa

Nathnael Tesfaye Minyelshowa

Software Engineer at Microsoft

“I am immensely grateful for my experience at 4k Labs, where I delved into the dynamic world of robotics and AI.”
Eyob Niguse Dehassa

Eyob Niguse Dehassa

software Engineer

“Interacting with 4K Labs has introduced me to a plethora of technologies and collaborative team dynamics.”
Tibebu Getachew Wassie

Tibebu Getachew Wassie

A Computer Science graduate.

“4K Labs is my go to place in university.”
Abel Kidanemariam Teka

Abel Kidanemariam Teka

Software Engineer

“4K Labs was more than just a place to study. it was where I grew a lot.”
Maedin Seid Mohammed

Maedin Seid Mohammed

Assurance Associate at PwC

“My internship at 4K Labs was an incredibly rewarding experience.”
Heran Semere Equbay

Heran Semere Equbay

Software Engineer

“The opportunity to investigate areas such as IOT and Robotics among other things is something I deeply appreciate about 4K Labs.”
Betemariam Assaminew Tatek

Betemariam Assaminew Tatek

Software Engineer

“4k Labs has proven to be an invaluable catalyst for my professional career advancement.”
Kirubel Sentayehu Tadesse

Kirubel Sentayehu Tadesse

Computer Science Graduate

“4K Labs provided me with the opportunity to explore my interests.”
Dagmawi Muluwork Ambaye

Dagmawi Muluwork Ambaye

Computer Science Graduate

“It was an enriching experience working alongside the talented individuals at 4K Labs, a hub where curiosity and innovation is a way of life.”
Abenezer Kebede Neri

Abenezer Kebede Neri

Software Engineer

“Working at 4K Labs was amazing! We all worked together really well and got a lot done.”
Surafel Sentayehu Tadesse

Surafel Sentayehu Tadesse

4k Labs Alumni

“4K Labs was the place that I needed during my university education.”
Nathnael Tesfaye Minyelshowa

Nathnael Tesfaye Minyelshowa

Software Engineer at Microsoft

“I am immensely grateful for my experience at 4k Labs, where I delved into the dynamic world of robotics and AI.”
Eyob Niguse Dehassa

Eyob Niguse Dehassa

software Engineer

“Interacting with 4K Labs has introduced me to a plethora of technologies and collaborative team dynamics.”
Tibebu Getachew Wassie

Tibebu Getachew Wassie

A Computer Science graduate.

“4K Labs is my go to place in university.”
Abel Kidanemariam Teka

Abel Kidanemariam Teka

Software Engineer

“4K Labs was more than just a place to study. it was where I grew a lot.”
Maedin Seid Mohammed

Maedin Seid Mohammed

Assurance Associate at PwC

“My internship at 4K Labs was an incredibly rewarding experience.”
Heran Semere Equbay

Heran Semere Equbay

Software Engineer

“The opportunity to investigate areas such as IOT and Robotics among other things is something I deeply appreciate about 4K Labs.”
Betemariam Assaminew Tatek

Betemariam Assaminew Tatek

Software Engineer

“4k Labs has proven to be an invaluable catalyst for my professional career advancement.”
Kirubel Sentayehu Tadesse

Kirubel Sentayehu Tadesse

Computer Science Graduate

“4K Labs provided me with the opportunity to explore my interests.”
Dagmawi Muluwork Ambaye

Dagmawi Muluwork Ambaye

Computer Science Graduate

“It was an enriching experience working alongside the talented individuals at 4K Labs, a hub where curiosity and innovation is a way of life.”
Abenezer Kebede Neri

Abenezer Kebede Neri

Software Engineer

“Working at 4K Labs was amazing! We all worked together really well and got a lot done.”