The organization primarily focuses on space-related activities, such as miniature satellites and high-power rocketry, reaching as far as O-class motors and liquid rocketry projects.
As part of a $5 million award from the United States Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office, Purdue researchers from the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering are collaborating with Cummins Inc., Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) and Walmart to develop wireless charging technology for electric heavy-duty vehicles such as Class 8 trucks (tractor-trailers).
At the “Crossroads of America,” Purdue University engineers and the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) are working to make it possible for electric vehicles ranging from tractor-trailers to passenger cars to wirelessly charge while driving on highways.
The award is given annually to a university researcher who has made highly significant and impactful contributions in pure and applied sciences and engineering.
The chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) has accepted the position of Site Director for Purdue in Indianapolis (PIN).
Railside Robotics, a relatively new student organization, is not just about building robots; it's about empowering its members to become skilled engineers through hands-on experience, teamwork, and creativity.
The event, which takes place on March 30 in Stewart Center on the West Lafayette campus, features projects, panel discussions, exhibits, and more centered on the latest in robotics and AI.