Lab Resources

🤖 Multi-Robotic Platform

Our heterogeneous multi-robotic platform enables comprehensive research across ground, aerial, and legged robotics systems.

ModalAI Seeker SLAM Drone
ModalAI Seeker SLAM Drone (3 units)
Autonomous SLAM-capable drones with advanced navigation and mapping capabilities for multi-drone coordination research and swarm experiments.
ModalAI Sentinel 5G & AI Drone
ModalAI Sentinel 5G & AI Drone
VOXL2 AI & 5G development drone with advanced processing capabilities for edge AI applications and high-speed communication.
ROSbot 2 Pro
ROSbot 2.0 Pro (3 units)
Autonomous ground robots with comprehensive sensor suites, perfect for formation control and multi-agent coordination experiments.
Jackal Robot
Jackal J100 Robot
Equipped with 3D LiDAR (Velodyne Puck VLP-16) and Intel RealSense D435 camera for advanced perception and navigation research.
Custom Drone
Self-Assembled Custom Drone
AI-powered customized drone platform designed and built in-house for specialized research applications and rapid prototyping.
Unitree Go2
Unitree Go2 Quadruped Robot
Advanced four-legged robot for studying dynamic locomotion, balance control, and legged robotics in complex environments.
Crazyflie 2.1 Brushless AI Bundle
Crazyflie 2.1 Brushless AI Bundle (4 units)
Compact, versatile nano quadcopter platform with AI-deck for onboard neural network inference, enabling swarm research and edge AI experimentation.

💻 Edge Computing & Development Platforms

Specialized development platforms and edge computing systems for AI, machine learning, and real-time embedded applications.

NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin
NVIDIA Jetson AGX Orin 64GB
High-performance edge AI development kit with 275 TOPS of AI performance for advanced autonomous systems and robotics applications.
NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX
NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX
Compact AI computing platform delivering 21 TOPS of accelerated computing in a small form factor for edge AI applications.
Jetson Nano Development Kit
Jetson Nano Development Kit
Entry-level AI and robotics development platform perfect for learning, prototyping, and deploying AI applications at the edge.
MAX78000 Evaluation Kit
MAX78000/MAX78002 Evaluation Kits (3 units)
Ultra-low-power AI microcontrollers with hardware-accelerated neural network processing for battery-powered edge AI applications.
STM32F746NG Discovery Kit
STM32F746NG Discovery Kits (3 units)
ARM Cortex-M7 based development platforms with touchscreen, Ethernet, and rich peripheral set for embedded systems development.

🔬 Advanced Sensors & Equipment

Specialized sensors, measurement systems, and fabrication equipment enable precise experimentation and rapid prototyping.

OptiTrack Motion Capture System
OptiTrack Motion Capture System
8 Flex13-Black-Long Pass cameras with 24×24×8 ft capture volume, providing sub-millimeter precision tracking for up to 14 objects simultaneously.
Intel RealSense D435i
Intel RealSense D435i Cameras (2 units)
RGB-D cameras with integrated IMU for visual odometry, depth sensing, and 3D perception in robotics applications.
Livox Mid-360 LiDAR
Livox Mid-360 LiDAR
360° scanning LiDAR with minimal detection range capabilities for high-resolution point cloud generation and mapping.
Hokuyo UST-10LX
Hokuyo UST-10LX
Scanning laser rangefinder providing precise distance measurements with high accuracy for robotics navigation and mapping.
Prusa MK4-kit 3D Printer
Prusa MK4-kit 3D Printer
High-precision 3D printing with Satin Sheet and Enclosure for rapid prototyping and custom component fabrication.

🏟️ Testing Arena & Lab Space

Multi-robot Testing Arena

Laboratory Specifications

  • Research Space: 800 sq ft dedicated graduate student research area | Testing Arena: 300 sq ft controlled experimental environment
  • Motion Capture Volume: 24×24×8 feet with precision tracking | Multi-Robot Capacity: Up to 14 autonomous agents

Our indoor testing arena is equipped with the OptiTrack motion capture system, providing sub-millimeter precision tracking for multi-robot experiments. The controlled environment enables safe testing of formation control, swarm behaviors, and human-robot interaction scenarios.

Research Capabilities

The NAIL Lab's comprehensive facilities enable cutting-edge research in:

  • 🎯 Multi-Agent Systems: Coordination and control of heterogeneous robot teams
  • 🧠 Learning-Based Control: AI-driven adaptive control systems with real-time implementation
  • 🤝 Human-Autonomy Teaming: Safe and effective human-robot collaboration
  • 🛡️ Safety-Critical Systems: Control barrier functions and formal verification methods
  • 📡 Networked Control: Communication-aware distributed control systems
  • 🎮 Edge AI: On-device machine learning for autonomous systems

For more information about accessing lab resources or potential collaborations, please contact us.