Tour of Robotically Enhanced Antenna Laboratory for Metrology (REALM)

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Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the future of antenna metrology with a guided walk-through of NIST’s Configurable Robotic MilliMeter-wave Antenna (CROMMA) facility, part of the Robotically Enhanced Antenna Laboratory for Metrology (REALM) in Boulder, Colorado.​

Researchers in large anechoic chamber with NIST logo on wall looking at robotic arms and equipment.​

Event overview

Join NIST researchers for an in-person tour of the CROMMA system, a pioneering robotic millimeter-wave antenna facility designed for high-precision measurements up to approximately 500 GHz.​

Learn how REALM uses multiple six-axis industrial robot arms and advanced positioning systems to perform state-of-the-art free-space antenna and electromagnetic measurements.​

What you’ll see

The Configurable Robotic MilliMeter-wave Antenna (CROMMA), a laser-guided hybrid robotic system tailored for millimeter-wave antennas operating roughly from 50 GHz to 500 GHz.​

A look at the broader REALM facility, including how robotic platforms enable dynamic measurements, flexible scan geometries, and high-speed characterization for 5G, 6G, and advanced remote sensing systems.​​

Who should attend

Graduate students, researchers, and professionals working in RF, microwave, millimeter-wave, or wireless communications.​

Engineers and technologists interested in metrology, 5G/6G, remote sensing, and robotic measurement systems who want to see cutting-edge national metrology infrastructure in action.

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Visitor parking for an antenna calibration tour at NIST Boulder follows the general NIST Boulder visitor parking rules, since the REALM antenna facility is inside the secure campus.​

Where to enter and park

Enter the NIST Boulder site at the main gate at 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305, during normal visitor hours (typically 6:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.).​

After the security checkpoint, visitors who drive onto the site are directed to park near the Visitors Center and then proceed to their approved destination on campus.​​


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  • 325 Broadway
  • Boulder,, Colorado
  • United States 80305
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  • Starts 26 December 2025 02:58 AM UTC
  • Ends 19 January 2026 03:00 AM UTC
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  • No Admission Charge

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