Robotics 3-in-1 Exploration Program @ Stanford (Lectures · Lab Tour · Competitions)
Robotics 3-in-1 Exploration Program @ Stanford (Lectures · Lab Tour · Competitions)
Lectures · Lab Tour · Competition Pathways
Join Brian and Jason — two Stanford robotics researchers (and one robotics startup founder) — for a high-quality, small-group program that brings students directly into the heart of Stanford robotics.
Attendance is limited to 20–25 participants for genuine interaction and hands-on engagement.
🔍 What This Program Includes (3-Part Experience)
① Stanford Robotics PhD Talks & Q&A (2 Hours · In Person)
Students will gain a panoramic understanding of robotics — from foundational engineering to real research examples — directly from Stanford PhD researchers.
② Stanford Robotics Center (SRC) Guided Tour (In Person)
A rare opportunity to visit one of Stanford’s core robotics research environments(https://src.stanford.edu/about-the-src).
Students will:
See real labs, hardware, and prototypes
Observe how robotics research is conducted
Understand how PhD students design, build, and test robotics systems
Photos of the Stanford Robotics Center (SRC)
(Families will drive themselves from Mitchell Park to SRC (approx. 15 minutes))
③ Robotics Competition Masterclass (Online · Recording Included)
Presented by Mia, Edubot’s Competition Programs Lead, who supports schools and teams across multiple robotics pathways. Mia works directly with students and educators, helping them navigate VEX from beginner level to top-tier performance.
As part of the team behind Edubot’s 2025 VEX V5 World Championship victory, she offers families a clear, practical overview of:
How major competitions (FLL · FTC · FRC · VEX) are structured
Key engineering and programming skill pathways
How to choose the right competition for your student
How competition experience supports long-term STEM development
A full Zoom recording will be provided to all participants.
🎙️ Speakers
Brian — Stanford Robotics PhD Candidate
Research Areas: Surgical robotics; haptics; augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR); and advanced medical device development.
Background Highlights:
PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford
Former Research Fellow at Stanford School of Medicine (orthopaedic engineering collaborations)
B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Brown University
Prior experience at NASA Ames
Talk Focus:
Brian will share his unique journey transitioning from Biomedical Engineering in the School of Medicine to Mechanical Engineering, and how this interdisciplinary path shaped his distinctive perspective in surgical robotics. He will offer practical suggestions for students interested in interdisciplinary work and future careers in robotics.
As a researcher at Stanford University, Brian will also give real examples from Stanford’s robotics coursework and present demonstrations from his cutting-edge research projects. In addition, he will provide a big-picture overview of the development and history of surgical robotics, helping students understand how the field has evolved and where it is headed.
Jason — Stanford Robotics PhD & Startup Founder
Research Areas: Industrial robotics; soft robotic systems; and integrated robotic hardware–software systems
Background Highlights:
PhD student in Mechanical Engineering at Stanford
Dual-degree in Mechanical Engineering & Electrical Engineering from UIUC
Early-stage robotics founder building AI+Robotic systems for industrial applications
Successfully completed a pre-seed fundraising round to advance his startup’s early development
Talk Focus:
Jason will introduce the landscape of industrial robotics, highlighting key trends, emerging opportunities, and the diverse interdisciplinary domains that shape the field. His startup experience gives students a practical view of how robotics research translates into real-world products.
During the talk, he will also share insights from his research projects at Stanford University and walk through his entrepreneurship journey — from ideation and prototyping, to building an MVP, conducting field tests, and ultimately spinning the technology out into a startup.
🗓️ Schedule
📅 8:45 AM – 12:00 PM, Sunday, December 14
📍 Mitchell Park Community Center → Stanford Robotics Center (SRC)
8:45–9:00 Lecture Check-in
9:00–9:05 Welcome by MonoGray Edu
9:05–9:45 Brian: From Zero Robotics Experience to Stanford Robotics PhD
9:45–10:00 Q&A + Open Networking with Brian & Jason + Break
10:00–10:40 Jason: Robotics Industry & Entrepreneurship Landscape
10:40–10:55 Q&A + Open Networking with Brian & Jason
10:55–11:00 Lecture Closing
Families will travel from Mitchell Park Community Center to the Stanford Robotics Center (approx. 15 minutes).
11:30–12:00 Stanford Robotics Center (SRC) Tour
📌 During the open networking sessions, students can freely approach Brian and Jason for questions or conversations. Because the event is intentionally small, every student will have genuine opportunities to interact with the speakers and meet other students and parents.
📍 Who Should Attend
Students in Grades 7–12
Families curious about robotics, engineering, AI, or STEM pathways
Students wanting exposure to real Stanford robotics research
Families looking for a clear understanding of the full robotics landscape
👥 Family & Group Participation Encouraged
We encourage students to attend with a parent. When families learn the robotics landscape together, it becomes easier for parents to offer effective support and for students to make confident long-term choices.
Robotics is also highly collaborative, and attending with a friend often makes the experience more engaging. To support this, we offer tiered group pricing that makes it simple for students to invite classmates or form small groups.
✨ Why This Event Matters
Get a panoramic, end-to-end understanding of the robotics field
Learn directly from Stanford robotics researchers
Hear both academic and startup perspectives
Understand the future of robotics in the next 5–10 years
Help students “see the future early” and plant long-term motivation
Small-group format ensures better interaction