Autonomous 2D Heterostructure assembly and verification.
REPRODUCIBLE - PRECISE - SCALABLE
Benefits
Throughput
Automate multi-layer builds, improve yields and reclaim 100's of hours of researcher time.
Unlock complexity
Deterministic twist-angle control enables moiré materials and advanced devices.
Quality you can defend
Integrated metrology and clean interfaces deliver reproducible, verifiable builds.
Enabling research across quantum technologies, advanced photonics, energy-efficient electronics and advanced semiconductor devices.
Our system enables reproducible and scalable autonomous assembly of provably high-quality 2D heterostructure devices.
Key Capabilities
Autonomous Chip Scanning
Find all target crystals; searchable by size / thickness / orientation.
Digital Twin Design
Turn crystal inventory into stacks; output executable recipes.
Autonomous Assembly
Real-time closed-loop machine vision ensuring precise, deterministic stacking.
Ultra-Clean Transfer
Identify and minimise contamination; advanced pick-&-place hardware.
Scalable Production
Consistent, high-quality multilayer devices manufactured at scale.
Integrated Metrology
In-situ PL/Raman/SHG for alignment and quality assurance
About Atomic Architects
Born from cutting-edge research in the Quantum Photonics Lab at Heriot-Watt University, we're building an autonomous platform for assembling high-quality 2D heterostructures—fast, reproducibly, and at scale.
Led by Prof. Brian Gerardot, our team combines expertise in 2D materials, optical spectroscopy, robotics, and machine vision.
We are currently seeking partners for early trials, co-development, and investment to accelerate commercialisation.
Get in Touch
Interested in partnering with us, conducting early trials, or learning more about our technology? We'd love to hear from you.