From the pioneering RB5X that graced our alumni magazine's cover in 1986 to today's cutting-edge rescue robots that can navigate through smoke and fog, our students and faculty have consistently pushed the boundaries of what's possible. This journey through George Mason's robotics history showcases more than just technological achievements—it reveals how our community approaches complex challenges with creativity, determination, and purpose.
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1986
George Mason’s first robot named R B5 X graces the cover of an early alumni magazine.
2010–2014
RoboPatriots take on the world in international competitions. Read more about them.
2015
Erica Cohen, MEd ’15, uses a VGo robot to attend the College of Education and Human Development’s degree celebration while she is at her child’s graduation 250 miles away.
2018
Mechanical engineering students build a robot called Thunder Rat to inspect campus storm drains.
2019
Computer engineering students design and build a robotic fish called Bumblebee for their capstone design project. Here Bumblebee goes for a test swim in Mason Pond. Pictured from left, George Mason students Sergio Cruz and Morteza Eskandari, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering professor Feitian Zhang, and student Blazej Horyza.
2019
Starship robots begin rolling out for food delivery on Fairfax º£½ÇÉçÇø.
2023
Patriot Pilots showcase their autonomous lighter-than-air robotic vehicles.
2023
George Mason student Ze Li (right) built this autonomous surface water robot from scratch using CAD modeling and 3D printed materials. The robot is seen here in the pond at the Potomac Science Center. Learn more about this project.
2024
From left, computer science PhD student Rezoan Ahmed Nazib, computer science professor Parth Pathak, and computer science PhD student Ahmad Kamari with a rescue robot that can "see" through smoke and fog. Learn more about their work.
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