The Multidisciplinary Robotics Club at the Rochester Institute of Technology is the university's primary student-led robotics organization, bringing together students from across engineering disciplines to design, build, and program robots. Our members represent a wide range of majors, including software, electrical, and mechanical engineering, and span all experience levels. We foster an inclusive, mentorship-driven environment where students learn through hands-on, experiential projects, collaborate across disciplines, and grow both technically and professionally.
MDRC supports a variety of projects ranging from research-focused initiatives to competitive robotics teams, giving members opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges while exploring their interests in robotics.
A quadruped robot that blends soft, muscle-like actuators with 3D-printed rigid components to study how hybrid designs influence movement efficiency and control in robotic locomotion.
An autonomous driving robot that competes in the Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition(IGVC). It integrates several onboard sensors to Al and navigate a course with obstacles.
An autonomous robot that uses artificial intelligence to play the Pacman game. It is made to navigate a maze while avoiding virtual ghosts and collect coins.
A remote-controlled couch on wheels is one of our oldest projects and a fan favorite at many of our events. The current Couchbot is on its third major iteration and are constantly being refied and improved.
A remote control bots designed to fight opponents in the plastic ant and Beetle weight classes and more. We compete in the National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) as well as our very own internal plastic ant competition.
A collaborative, semester-long project led by any club members to experiment with software and hardware systems. It empowers students to expand their skill sets and explore previously unfamiliar domains of engineering.
