Robotics at the Univeristy of New Haven
Research, competition, and community for builders, coders, and curious minds.
About Us
We are a student-driven robotics community focused on research, competition teams, and hands-on learning. From autonomous navigation to human-robot interaction, we collaborate across majors to design, build, and test real-world robotic systems.
What We Do
Research labs, competition teams, and outreach programs that connect theory with practice.
Who Can Join
Open to all experience levels and majors—mentorship and workshops help you ramp up fast.
How We Work
Small, focused teams with shared resources, code reviews, and regular build sessions.
Research Projects
Risk Aware Navigation
Using vibration sensors to determine risk levels in robot navigation.
Manipulation & Grasping
Teaching a robot to grasp fragile objects without crushing them.s
Community
Build a better future for robotics, one small step at a time. We volunteer, mentor, and host events that bring STEM to local schools.
VEX Competition Volunteering
We help run the regional VEX competitions—recruiting campus volunteers, building fields, resetting matches, queueing teams, and keeping everything running smoothly.
- Field building and reset crews
- Team queueing and pit communication
- Event setup, teardown, and logistics
Want to volunteer or learn more? Email robotics@newhaven.edu.
Robotics Club
The Robotics Club is open to students of all experience levels. Members work on hands-on projects, learn new tools, and collaborate on competitions and outreach.
- Weekly build and design sessions
- Workshops on ROS, CAD, electronics, and control systems
- Team-based project development
- Outreach and demonstrations
URC Mars Rover Team
Our URC (University Rover Challenge) team designs and builds a Mars-style rover to compete in international competitions. The rover is engineered for autonomous navigation, science operations, and remote task execution.
Mechanical
Chassis, suspension, drivetrain, and manipulator systems.
Electrical
Power systems, embedded hardware, sensors, and communications.
Software
Autonomy, teleoperation, perception, and system integration.
Meet Our Advisor
Our faculty advisor keeps projects on track, connects us with industry partners, and ensures safety, mentorship, and academic alignment for every build.
- Guidance on project scopes, budgets, and timelines
- Best practices for lab safety, testing, and documentation
- Connections to faculty research, grants, and industry mentors
Get Involved
Interested in research, joining the Robotics Club, or contributing to the URC Mars Rover team? We welcome students from all majors and experience levels.