About Airborne Robotic Cup
Fostering STEM innovation through the excitement of aerial robotics.
Our Mission
The Airborne Robotic Cup provides a unique platform for students to dive deep into the world of STEM. Through our flagship blimp competition, we aim to inspire the next generation of engineers, programmers, and innovators by providing hands-on experience in designing, building, and programming autonomous aerial robots in a fun, safe, and competitive environment.
Why Robotic Blimps?
Safety First
Soft, buoyant designs make blimps inherently safer to operate near people compared to traditional drones.
Extended Flight
Power-efficient flight allows for longer operation times (2+ hours), enabling complex missions and extended practice.
Unique Learning
Explore unique challenges in aerodynamics, stability, and buoyancy control specific to lighter-than-air vehicles.
Meet the Organizers
Dr. Ningshi Yao
Assistant Professor (GMU)
PI of Control, Intelligent Autonomy/robots, and Optimization (CIAO) Lab, George Mason University
Yojan Gautam
PhD student
Control, Intelligent Autonomy/robots, and Optimization (CIAO) Lab, George Mason University
Ahnaf Asif Khan
PhD student
Control, Intelligent Autonomy/robots, and Optimization (CIAO) Lab, George Mason University
Harry Yu
Senior in McLean High School
Incoming Freshman at Georgia Tech
Adam Bhatti
Undergraduate student
Rising Sophomore at Purdue University
Meet the Co-Organizers
Dr. Jun Zhao
Co-Organizer
Captial Youth Outreach Club (CYOC)
Dr. Hao Li
Co-Organizer
Captial Youth Outreach Club (CYOC)
Dr. Ping Lu
Co-Organizer
Captial Youth Outreach Club (CYOC)
Yizhen Chen
Co-Organizer
Captial Youth Outreach Club (CYOC)