Projects

Design and construct a waste collection device competing on a field, with more units delivered a meaning higher score. First round will be individual, while the Top 16 goes through a head-to-head bracket. Optional design videos for bonus points.​​

Sponsors: 

​Marathon​

​CSULB College of Engineering

Design and construct an excavating vehicle competing in a sandpit while unmanned (requiring camera vision) placing small material in a scoring bucket for points. Maintain a Design Report containing design changes, 2D CAD drawings, etc. Scored on material collected + Design Report.

Sponsors:

Marathon​​

CSULB College of Engineering

Design and code an autonomous virtual vehicle which will go head-to-head against other vehicles in races. Lap times from fastest to slowest, with the Top 16 doing a final round of head-to-heads. Lap times from fastest to slowest will provide final ranking.

Our Combat Robotics team designs, builds, and battles custom-engineered robots across the 1 lb, 3 lb, and 12 lb weight classes. Students apply mechanical, electrical, and software engineering principles to create durable designs, innovative weapon systems, and precise control mechanisms. The project offers hands-on experience in fabrication, systems integration, and teamwork. Bringing engineering concepts to life through competition.

After a successful demonstration at Loyola, our team is now scaling up the Windmill Generator Project to improve power output and system efficiency. This project combines mechanical design, electrical generation, and sustainable energy concepts to develop a functional wind-powered generator. Students gain hands-on experience with Arduino control systems, energy conversion, and aerodynamic optimization, contributing to our mission of promoting renewable energy innovation through practical engineering applications.

The Mini Drone Project introduces students to the fundamentals of aerodynamics, flight control, and embedded systems through hands-on drone design and assembly. Using custom-built frames and programmable flight controllers, the team explores stability control, thrust-to-weight optimization, and wireless communication systems. The project aims to inspire interest in unmanned aerial systems while providing practical experience in electronics integration and flight dynamics. We also use this for outreach with our University MESA program.

This project is for an engineering design and innovation competition that gives students the opportunity to network and apply engineering principles through the design, fabrication, and racing of human powered vehicles. Through this project, we aim to inspire innovation, strengthen technical knowledge, and foster teamwork. These skills align with the mission and values of ASME while preparing members to become future engineering leaders and competitive job candidates. We will be competing in the Dallas EFx Competition in April 2026.

The goal of this competition is to research, prepare, and deliver a 12-minute technical presentation, typically about a design project, with the emphasis on oral presentation skills. Students will be graded on their ability to communicate orally about the topic of their choice as well as how efficiently they respond during a 7-minute Q&A with judges post presentation. This event is an individual competition. So, while support will be provided by the project manager to guide students through their preparation process, the success of each student ultimately depends on their ability ot take initiative in acomplishing their task.

Our VTOL Project focuses on developing an aircraft capable of both vertical lift and forward flight, bridging the gap between drone agility and fixed-wing efficiency. Students work on propulsion control, aerodynamic modeling, and transition stability, gaining exposure to the complexities of hybrid aerial design. The project advances our understanding of aerospace systems integration and next-generation flight technologies, the natural build up from our recurring mini-drone project.

This project explores underwater robotics and fluid dynamics through the design and construction of a small, remotely operated submersible. Students apply principles of buoyancy control, propulsion, and waterproof systems engineering to develop a functional prototype capable of navigating and performing basic maneuvers underwater. The project emphasizes systems integration, pressure-resistant design, and sensor implementation, offering hands-on experience in marine engineering and control systems. Perfect for our close proximity to the sea and port.