Robotics: R&D Projects

To provide the most relevant and meaningful experience possible, students can pursue R&D projects through the Robotics Club or branch out into entrepreneurship through instructor-led projects. The following R&D projects are of current interest:

🔎 Underwater ROV’s for Environmental Monitoring. References:

• https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-02-21/radioactive-waste-ocean-dumping-los-angeles-coast
• https://taskandpurpose.com/history/world-war-ii-munitions-los-angeles-survey/
• https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4646315-toxic-ddt-compounds-deep-sea-fish-los-angeles-coast-study/
• https://www.iaea.org/publications/5786/inventory-of-radioactive-waste-disposals-at-sea
• https://www.esri.com/about/newsroom/blog/scripps-maps-27000-dumped-barrels

🔎  Uncrewed Ground Vehicles for use in ADA compliance of sidewalks in support of people with disabilities that use assistive walking/transport devices.

🔎  Life-size build of R2-D2 (from Star Wars). 

Future R&D projects that are in discussion of being pursued:

• 3D-Printed CubeSats for Soil Moisture Measurements of California Wildlands
• 3D-Printed Prosthetics (Arms and Legs)
• Hospitality & Mental Health Support Robot
• Robot Security Droid
• The Package (All-In-One Orbiter, Lander, and Rover)
• Exoskeleton

If you are in a position to donate to the ECC Robotics Program, you can do so by visiting the ECC Foundation and specify your donation to the robotics program. Thank you!

If you are a member of industry and would like to discuss possible partnerships or apprenticeships, please contact: [email protected].