Event

Date: Friday, October 17th, 2025

Location: UDCC Workshop Room, 401 Academy Street

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The Robotics Graduate Student Organization (RGSO), in collaboration with the Career Centre at UD, invites you to a virtual Industry Panel focused on career development in the field of robotics.

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The panel covered a range of topics deeply relevant to students’ professional journeys, including:

• Immigration & Career Pathways
• Hiring Landscape & Sponsorship
• Career Readiness & Portfolio Building
• AI in Robotics
• Domain Trends & Market Reality
• Research Impact & Citations
• Grand Technical Challenges

The session was highly interactive and filled with practical takeaways for students preparing for careers in robotics — especially those navigating immigration and early-career transitions.
A special thanks to Sarah Palmer from the UD Career center for her help in organizing and ensuring the event’s success
Stay tuned for our next Robotics Unplugged session — continuing to bridge the gap between academia, research, and industry!

Date: Friday, September 19, 2025

Time: 4 – 6 p.m.

Location: Trabant University Center Concourse

Join us at International Coffee Hour this Friday, where, in addition to our regular coffee, tea and cookies.

Curious about the future of robotics and AI? Stop by to connect with the minds behind UD’s innovative robotics graduate student group! Hosted by the Robotics Graduate Student Organization (RGSO), this coffee hour is your chance to meet fellow tech enthusiasts, play with real robots, and explore how robotics and AI can change the world. Whether you are here for the coffee or the cutting-edge conversations, you’re in for a blend of inspiration and insight!

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Date: Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Time: 2:30pm-4:30pm

Location: Trabant Multipurpose Rooms

Join us at the Fall 2025 New Graduate Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, from 2:30–4:30 PM to learn more about the Robotics Graduate Student Organization (RGSO)!
We shared our exciting plans for the upcoming semester, including robotics seminars, international coffee hour gatherings, and other robotics-related events. Whether you’re a robotics enthusiast or just curious to explore the field, we welcome all graduate students to get involved, connect, and be part of our growing community.

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Recently, RGSO conducted a survey to understand the challenges faced by graduate students in their career paths. One of the key issues identified was the lack of hands-on experience and practical skills through projects. To help address this, RGSO is launching a Drone Project to provide students with a valuable learning experience.

This form is collecting interest from students who want to join the project. Based on responses, we will divide participants into three groups.

With the support of Dr. Chirikjian (Mechanical Engineering Department Head), we have acquired three drone kits for this initiative. The initial goal is to:
✅ Set up the drone from scratch
✅ Learn to use the Pixhawk flight controller with Raspberry Pi 3
✅ Develop control strategies for the drone

In the later stages, we plan to tackle specific problem statements, which will be decided by the groups or RGSO.

This is a semi-supervised project, meaning that while students will have the freedom to explore and learn at their own pace, Ph.D. students and experienced mentors will be available to guide and support the teams as per their availability.

This project is designed to be a continuous learning platform. Each semester, some students will graduate while new students join, ensuring ongoing collaboration and growth. Senior students will also have the opportunity to take on leadership and mentorship roles, fostering teamwork and knowledge-sharing.

If you’re interested, please fill out this form so we can organize the groups effectively. Let’s build and learn together! 🚀

Date: Friday, February 13, 2025

Time: 4 – 6 p.m.

Location: Trabant University Center Concourse

Join us at International Coffee Hour this Friday, where, in addition to our regular coffee, tea and cookies, we will also serve hot chocolate with marshmallows!

Love is in the air—and so are robots! Join the Robotics Graduate Student Organization (RGSO) for a Valentine’s-themed International Coffee Hour filled with hot brews, sweet treats, and playful robotics-themed trivia. Whether you’re passionate about tech or just here for the coffee, come celebrate innovation, play with real robots, and maybe even find your perfect match… in robotics!

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