We will build and expand on a modular miniature smart‑city testbed with multiple autonomous vehicles and instrumented infrastructure. Achieve robust single‑car autonomy (perception, localization, control) then scale to coordinated multi‑vehicle traffic (junction rules, L3 autonomy, collision avoidance). Add energy‑aware routing with autonomous charging and task allocation. Build on the existing hardware-software framework int he lab, […]
March 2, 2026
DRIVE: Data-driven Research and Innovation for Vehicle and Infrastructure Ecosystems
This team will establish an interdisciplinary research hub advancing connected and automated mobility systems through student-driven, experiential research. Students engage across the system-of-systems lifecycle, from real-world data collection and AI-enabled analytics, to application development in control, planning, and decision-making, and to multi-resolution simulation and real-world testing. Individual projects address technical, social, or policy dimensions, while […]
December 2, 2024
Omics and Machine Learning in Precision Agriculture
This VIPR team will introduce 10 undergraduates to an ancient symbiosis between Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) and most vascular land plants in the world. The AMF live in root cells to provide Nitrogen and Phosphorous to the plant in return for plant carbon. Students will use a Genome Wide Association Study (GWAS) to capture AMF […]
December 2, 2024
This VIPR team will provide students with hands-on opportunities to explore how emerging technologies—sensors, automation, and AI—can address real-world challenges in traditional manufacturing. Students will define case studies, assess technical and operational needs, and develop innovative solutions. Each project culminates in functional demonstrations that translate engineering theory into practical applications for advanced manufacturing. This team […]
December 2, 2024
Agricultural Robotics VIPR Team
The primary goal of this VIPR team is to empower students by equipping them with practical skills and cutting-edge theoretical knowledge in the field of agricultural robotics. Through hands-on research, students will delve into concepts, algorithms, and technologies, which they will then apply to real-world agricultural problems. The concepts and technologies initiated by the students […]