Robotics and Autonomy

News and highlights from Lehigh's AIR Lab

Spring 2025

MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR

I'm excited to share our Spring 2025 newsletter and some great news about recent advancements and research at Lehigh's Autonomous and Intelligent Robotics (AIR) Lab, along with related robotics projects happening across campus.

This past year has brought several impressive achievements within our research community. You can explore these developments further by following the links below.

Our faculty members have earned major grants from federal organizations, including significant awards from the NSF (notably the CAREER program) and the Department of Defense.

Prof. Nader Motee

Director, Lehigh AIRLab

In a remarkable achievement, a team of Lehigh graduate and undergraduate engineering students secured first place in the Defend the Republic (DTR) drone competition, held from November 18 to 22, 2024, at Indiana University.

Maintaining strong connections with AIR Lab alumni and friends is essential to our continued success. We warmly welcome collaboration and deeply value your ongoing support. Please consider contributing to the AIR Lab to help us continue innovating.

Thank you again for supporting Lehigh's AIR Lab. I'm always happy to hear your thoughts, so feel free to get in touch!

Sincerely,

Nader Motee

Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics

Director, AIR Lab

P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science

Lehigh University

Advancing Autonomy

Lehigh engineers make their mark on the future of robotics through cutting-edge research and experiential learning opportunities. Read More >>

Lehigh Robotics soars to victory

A culmination of years of teamwork, innovation, and creative problem-solving Read more >>

An innovative cable-based approach to aerial robotics

Interdisciplinary team earns a three-year, $600K grant

web: robotics.lehigh.edu

Lehigh’s Autonomous and Intelligent Robotics (AIR) Lab is a joint research group composed of faculty and students at Lehigh University. Our research covers relevant areas in robotics including robot control, machine learning, manipulation, aerial robotics, autonomous driving and more.