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Robots with Lasers! Computer science students create robots.

Robots with Lasers! Computer science students create robots.

“Spinny laser things” is the technical term, right?

Posted by: / May 15, 2025
May 15, 2025

Assistant Professor of Computer Science Alex Bacula shares how students in CompSci 488 built roomba-style robots to map their classroom using an industry-standard coding framework called ROS. It’s just one example of how Lutes are combining fun projects with serious skills that set them up for their future careers.