This project is a simulated wind tunnel designed to provide an engaging and educational experience. Each member of this team is responsible for a unique subsystem. The Aircraft Pitch Controller adjusts a stepper motor based on user input. The Fan Airspeed Controller drives a DC motor to generate airflow. The User Input module captures operator…

A Quadruped-UR5 Robotics Testbed integrates a UR5 robotic arm and a quadruped robot to create an autonomous experimental setup. Combining sensor fusion and control algorithms, the system continuously collects, processes, and applies sensor data to optimize robot performance. The project aims to advance robotic autonomy, improve experimental precision, and foster research in robotic systems using…

This project explores predator-prey dynamics using TurtleBot 4 Lite robots in a ROS2 Humble environment. It integrates real-time sensor fusion (LiDAR, IMU, depth camera), SLAM-based mapping, and adaptive control strategies to simulate biologically inspired behaviors. The predator robot pursues a dynamically evading prey within an obstacle-rich environment, demonstrating real-time decision-making, and autonomous navigation. This work…

This team’s project, Intelligent Voice-Controlled Mobile Manipulator, transforms a TurtleBot4 and MyCobot robotic arm into an intelligent, multi-modal robot. Using ROS 2, the system integrates live camera feeds, YOLOv8-based object detection, LiDAR-based obstacle mapping, and real-time IMU tracking. Voice commands guide the robot’s navigation and future manipulation tasks, creating a powerful platform for autonomous interaction….

This team’s project integrates a UR5 robotic arm with an OptiTrack motion capture system under a ROS2 framework to automate material testing procedures. The UR5 receives real-time 3D coordinates from OptiTrack to precisely position and release a test apparatus onto a designated target. It also identifies the location of a force gauge using marker tracking…

This team’s project builds an indoor robot that can move to a goal location by itself.  The team chose to use a TurtleBot 4 with sensors like LiDAR, IMU, and a camera, all connected to a Raspberry Pi running ROS2. An ESP32 device sends wireless goal locations to the robot. Using sensor data and commands,…

The team project aims to design a STEAM-themed interactive display system for K-12 students through a line following robot. It will consist of the following modular subsystems: the Sensor Subsystem, which includes a color sensor that communicates via I2C or SPI to detect the line. The Actuator Subsystem, which includes an actuator for bidirectional control…

This interactive, STEM-focused weather station engages K–12 students through real-time environmental data and hands-on learning. It measures temperature, humidity, and air pressure using sensors connected to a Microchip PIC microcontroller, which manages communication across all subsystems. An ESP32-S3 module transmits the data to an MQTT server, updating a live website accessible from any device. Designed…

Teams in this course are developing projects with STEM-themed displays that demonstrate a single scientific/engineering concept in an interactive, web-enabled, physical device while following standards and modularity. The intended users are K-12 students interested in learning about science, technology, engineering, or math. Sponsor

The Weather Data Collection System (WDC) is an interactive exhibit that allows students to learn about weather monitoring and control systems. A temperature sensor collects data and sends it to a PIC microcontroller via I2C. If the temperature exceeds a predefined threshold, a motor activates, with its status communicated back to the PIC via I2C….