Robotics and Automation Laboratory

267 Everitt Laboratory
Directors: Mark W. Spong and Seth Hutchinson

The Robotics and Automation Laboratory was established in 1987 to support the College of Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Program. Currently the laboratory is equipped with six robotic arms, computer workstations, controllers, teach pendants, and integrated computer vision systems, together with conveyors, turntables, and additional sensors enabling students to emulate factory automation workcells.

The lab supports the following courses:

• GE 421/ECE 470 Introduction to Robotics
• GE 422/ECE 489 Robot Dynamics and Control
• GE 522/ECE 589 Robot Control Theory