The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) is an organization devoted exclusively to advancing the unmanned systems and robotics community. Through communication, education, advocacy, awareness and leadership, the organization…
SSC Pacific is the United States’ Navy research, development, and fleet support center for command, manipulation and communication systems and ocean surveillance. It gives information resources to maintain the joint war fighter in carrying out missions…
The Unmanned Aircraft Research at Sydney University brings academics and students together to conduct research in such fields as Decentralized Navigation and Control of Autonomous Flight Vehicles. It is the country’s largest and most active group of robotic…
This year’s Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC) aims at challenging students to create autonomous ground vehicles that can navigate through an environment with complex mobility, design, and interoperable architecture.
The International RoboBoat Competition is an annual event where students compete against each other using their own Maritime Autonomous Surface Vehicles to cross an aquatic obstacle course. It will be held from July 8 to 13, 2014 in Virginai Beach, USA. Tasks…
Micro aerial vehicles (MAV) such as multicopters have become a popular research tool in recent years and are used in an increasing number of application domains, e.g., aerial
Frog AGV Systems is involved in the development and selling of Automated Guided Vehicles to its clients to minimize costs and maximize reliability, availability and efficiency.
The HoTDeC facility provides hovercraft researchers an advanced testbed for experimentation with inter-networked vehicles. It was the first testbed to feature vehicles that were fully autonomous, inter-networked, and could be manipulated wirelessly. They…
The CVRL at Greece’s Institute of Computer Science was created to perform research and development in autonomous mobile robots. Among their robot creations is the Plato, a 4-wheeled skid drive robotic platform, and a Rotocraft Unmanned Aerial Vehicle.…
The IRL at Vanderbilt University works to advance state-of-the-art intelligent systems. Through their research on autonomous robots and mobile robotics, they have created such robots as scooter robot ATRV-Jr. Other areas of focus include biologically-inspired,…
RoboNation is an online community that features detailed information and a discussion forum for the non-profit Association for Unmanned Vehicles Systems International. By organizing robotics competitions for university students the hope to inspire students…
The AUVSI Foundation and ONR’s International RoboSub Competition is open to amateurs, students and young engineers worldwide who are interested in AUVs. The event takes place in San Diego from July 22-28, 2013. During this annual event, young engineers,…
The China International Robot Show (CIROS) 2015 takes place July 8 to 11 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai and is the official exhibition platform of the China Robot Industry Alliance and the top robot exhibition of China.
The GITEX 2015 Technology week will be held in The Dubai Trade Center October 18 till 22 and include the region’s largest ever outdoor demonstration of drones, robotics and autonomous vehicles
The Maritime RobotX Challenge is the newest AUVSI robotics challenge in which students, using a standard maritime platform, will be required to complete a course based on a variety of maritime surface vehicle missions. The Maritime RobotX Challenge will…
Next Gen Drones 2015 will focus on technological advancements that have impacted unmanned systems and will look into how drone technology can be commercialized.
At the Xconomy Forum: Robo Madness 2017- A.I. Gets Real - In a series of interactive talks, panels, and demos about A.I. ethics, the future of jobs, and the competitive landscape in technology, questions are addressed about how robotics will transform…
Formerly known as the AASS Mobile Robotics Lab, Orebro University's mobile robotics lab is now named the Cognitive Robotic Systems Laboratory (CRSL) at AASS. Its mission is to perform basic and applied research of cognitive robotic systems and to address…
The ACFR in the University of Sydney is one of the world’s largest robotic research institutes. It is actively involved in R&D for field robotics principles and systems. It is home to several groups and labs involved in robotics, such as the Center for…
The AUSI is a non-profit chartered institute on a three-acre facility, with 2000 square feet of office and laboratory space. It manages a fresh water test facility that has a 28 meter, remote-controlled pontoon boat. The AUSI helps with research programs…
The AUVSI Foundation focuses on the future of the robotics industry by developing programs that will attract and equip students for a career in this rapidly growing field. It hosts robotics competitions that challenge students to apply their skills in…
The Biomimetic Underwater Robot Program at Northeastern University specializes in biomimetic robots, autonomous underwater robots and biomimetic neurotechnology. So far they have created a lamprey-like robot designed for remote sensing operations in water…
BlueBotics is a Swiss company which specializes in autonomous navigation. They have developed Autonomous Navigation Technology which enables autonomous vehicle movement.
Case New Holland is a large industrial enterprise that specializes in the construction and agricultural equipment business. Established in 1999, the company has established its name as a global leader in capital goods.
CEDRA is part of the Sharif University of Technology. The lab focuses on the study and development of robotic systems and intelligence, which are applied to issues in the environment, energy, medicine, and other industries. The center has developed industrial…
CIM is one of the largest robotics centers in Canadian universities. This research group has a separate mobile robotics lab, the MRL. Together, they develop many robotics projects, such as an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of being operated…
Utah State University’s CSOIS works on the design and development of robotics. The Center has been developing robotic vehicles for TACOM. Another large project, automating two different tractors capable of spraying an orchard autonomously, was done for…
Founded by William Chalmers, the Chalmers University of Technology aims at becoming the most attractive universities in the world through internationally acclaimed research and education together with a professional innovation procedure.
CMRE is an Italian research and experimentation facility, which conducts and organizes research & technology development. The organization aims at delivering field-tested and innovative Science & Technology solutions to address security and defense needs…
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, is a United States government agency that aims at developing technologies for national security. By making significant contributions and investments, DARPA devises new strategies to overcome future…
The European Space Agency (ESA) is an intergovernmental agency composed of 20 European countries dedicated to the exploration of space. ESA projects include human spaceflight, unmanned exploration missions to the moon and other planets, designing launch…
Inroads is specialized in developing, organizing and realizing technological innovation projects. It provides its services mainly for automotive, mobility and high tech industries.
The ISA System Engineering and Automation Department is home to many achievements in the field of robotics, including a wheelchair robot and a mobile robot that can deliver objects. The lab engages in a wide range of areas in robotic research, including…
The University of Florida’s MIL is home to the SubjuGator, an underwater unmanned vehicle and three-time AUVSI/ONR underwater contest champion. The lab’s primary focus is on such robotics issues as real-time computer vision, robotics kinematics and autonomous…
MARS is one of the leading UAV and UGV academic research facilities in the U.S. Its mission is to explore, research and bridge circuits, architecture, compiler, and software methods. They also focus on the multi-level learning in hybrid deliberative…
The MSRR Group is part of the University of Surry. It is internationally-known for its work in industrial robot calibration and the development of robotic stereo vision systems. The lab’s impressive equipment list includes a Bosch conveyor system and…
Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University is one of the world’s fastest rising universities today. The results of the Robotics Research Center at NTU’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineeringshows how NTU has excelled over the past few years.
ANU’s Robotic Systems Lab (RSL) performs research on mobile robot navigation and human-robot/computer interaction as well as other fields. The lab has worked on many projects together with other university labs. For its Autonomous Submersible Robot project,…
The University of Delaware’s Robotics and Control focuses on designing, controlling and deploying robots in an effort to replace people in dangerous jobs and/or locations. The lab also does basic research in manipulation theory, which may someday allow…
CMU’s Robot Education Lab has tackled a wide range of robotics fields, including intelligent manufacturing, nano-robots and anthropomorphic robots. Recently the lab developed the snakebot: a robot capable of moving like a snake. The founders of the Robotics…
At the RRL at the University of Kaiserslautern, the lab focuses on the realization of complex autonomous robotic systems. Current projects include a robotic head to help the lab study the interaction between human and machine. Notable past projects include…
The Vienna-based Schiebel Corporation specializes in the development of composite technologies, landmine detection systems and aviation innovations that include robotics and sensor technology.
The Technical University of Eindhoven (TUE) has a special research group within the mechanical engineering faculty. The group’s mission is to conduct research in the area of Dynamics and Control. It focuses on modeling, analyzing and controlling mechanical…
CMU’s Sensor Based Planning Laboratory engages in research on robotics and sensor-based planning, among other fields. Researchers focus on equipping robots with probabilistic planner technology which, if successful, can extend current sensor capabilities.…
SFU in Canada hopes that their robotics lab, LRV, can create better robotics technology, and develop methodologies and tools for such things as the design and execution of 2D and 3D vision with other AI elements. Among the lab’s notable projects includes…
Founded in 2009, Skybotix develops autonomously navigating and safe miniature aerial vehicles for a number of applications, ranging from inspection of power plants, indoor reconnaissance, and scientific and educational applications.
Stanford University in California has evolved into one of the United States’ most prominent research universities in the field of computer science. One of the recipients of the original four ARPANET nodes, Stanford’s School of Engineering has developed…
The SWIS Group is a leading robotics research group in Switzerland. They focus on reinforcing the flow of ideas about Swarm Intelligence and adding to the education of interdisciplinary engineers and computer scientists. One of their goals is to create…
Utsunomiya University’s Systems Dynamics Laboratory in Japan is actively involved in the research of autonomous systems like robots. Their work has been used by such companies as Toyota and Calsonic Kansei. Their robotics projects include work on equilibrium…
Germany’s Technical University Munich is one of the country’s top research universities and a member of the TU9 technology society. The school’s Robotics and Embedded Systems conducts ongoing research on the education of machines used for perception,…
Sandia National Laboratories is home to the ISRC, is the leader in developing miniature and macro-sized teleoperated and autonomous vehicles. With more than 26 years of experience, the Center responds to the challenges impacting the country’s security…
The Robotics Institute Manipulation Lab at CMU is a prominent academic robotics research lab. Focusing on the autonomous robotic manipulation problem, the Lab works on everything from robotic hands to the dynamics of robotic legged movement. Among their…
Tsinghua University offers various research facilities which focus on robot technology. Among their projects is the walking robot, developed by the university’s Robot Walking Group, which is a contender of the prestigious RoboCup competition.
One of the top ten public universities, UCSD, has long been considered as one of the Public Ivies. The school has a stellar robotics lab, the Coordinated Robotic Lab, which works on robotic platforms capable of multi-tasking but relatively cheap to build…
SkySeer is a UAV designed for covert surveillance. It is highly portable, completely quiet, and can land by parachute. Optical cameras can record video.
The Swiss company Macroswiss developed a spy robot called Spybot. It can traverse any terrain, carry heavy weights, and can detect, recognize and identify people and bombs.
University of Tehran developed a humanoid called Surena. It can walk on two legs using feedback control system, can stand on one leg, speak, and has tracking capability.
Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition developed a dynamically stable robot called Tbot. It can change its configuration, climb stairs and survive a steep fall.
Seth Weiner developed a wheeled vehicle called Terranaut II. It uses a fish tank-mounted camera that tracks the motion of the fish and moves the vehicle in that direction.
