Join us
Help us build robots people want to use
We're looking for students at every level, and for people who use wheelchairs who'd like to help shape our robots.
Undergraduates
Research for credit or pay
Join a project for a semester or longer. Most students start by helping build and test a robot, then take on a part of their own.
Graduate students
Master's and Ph.D. positions
Apply to a graduate program in mechanical, electrical or computer engineering, or computer science, and mention the lab in your application.
Community partners
Test our robots
If you use a wheelchair, or care for someone who does, you can help us choose projects and try new robots. Partners are paid for their time.
Questions people ask
Do I need robotics experience?
No. Curiosity matters more. We teach the tools you need, and some of our best work comes from students in design and computer science.
How do I apply as an undergraduate?
Email the lab with a few sentences about what interests you and your class schedule. We take new students at the start of each semester.
How much time do community partners spend?
Usually one or two visits a month, at the lab or at home, whichever is easier. You can stop at any time.
Where is the lab?
In the Department of Mechanical Engineering on the College Park campus. The lab is wheelchair accessible, with accessible parking nearby.
Get in touch
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