NASA Lunabotics
A mining rover built for NASA's Lunabotics Challenge, from drivetrain and excavation systems to autonomy.
IEEE Robotics & Automation Society, USF Chapter
Engineering beyond
the classroom.
USF's premier student-led robotics and automation society. We take on highly competitive national challenges, conduct interdisciplinary research in serial communication and software infrastructure, and give every member a safe, welcoming place to learn, create, and grow through mentorship.
When we meet
General body meetings: day and time announced on Discord
Where
USF Tampa campus, Engineering complex (room posted per meeting)
Competition season never ends
What we're building
CARA 2.0 quadruped build
An open-source quadruped we build as a training platform, so new members get hands-on with real hardware early.
IEEE SoutheastCon hardware team
Team competition robotics for IEEE's flagship regional conference. The 2027 theme: A Space Coast Odyssey.
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Record growth, real momentum
The 2025–26 year saw record membership growth, nearly doubling past registrations. New members join a project team in their first weeks, no experience required, and learn from upperclassmen who have shipped competition hardware.
How to joinMark the calendar
Upcoming events
- Sep 2Wednesday
Fall kickoff general body meeting
USF Tampa campus, room posted on Discord
First meeting of the year: meet the teams, see what we are building, and find your place on a project. Date announced on Discord.
- Sep 23Wednesday
Automation Fest 2026
Hall of Flags, USF Engineering Building II
Hosted by IEEE RAS, IEEE, and ISA. More than 25 industry partners and USF research labs with exhibits, live demos, and networking across the automation and robotics industry.
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