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: jweichman@elcamino.edu.