PROJECTS

The projects we work on embody our mission to facilitate creativity and innovation. Every one of them is thought of, proposed, and executed by students who want to build their ideas. We are also very open to new ideas, so if there's something you want to create and think would fit well with the club, let us know!

ROBOTIC BAND

Creating robotic musicians. The robotic band sub-team (also known as CERAS, or the Creative Engineering & Robotic Arts Studio) aims to seamlessly integrate engineering and the arts to create robots that play music. After making a robot drummer, nicknamed PULSE, that debuted at Kresgepalooza 2025, Northwestern’s student-run tiny desk music festival, we are now working on a robot guitarist, and are ready to rock Northwestern again at Kresgepalooza 2026. We are always looking for more members to join us, so strap in, and let's make some noise! Follow us on Instagram @cerasnu.

LACROSSE GOALIE ROBOT

Building a lacrosse goalie robot. The Lacrosse Goalie Robot subteam is working to create a robot that can to block a lacrosse shot from a distance of 8 meters away. There are three main sides of this project: mechanical, electrical, and computer vision. Mechanical work involves designing and creating robot parts using 3D printers and machine tools in the shop, as well as physically assembling the robot. The electrical side involves ensuring the robot's various components are correctly wired together. And computer vision involves detecting the ball as it flies through the air, as well as moving the robot's net to block the ball. Members are welcome to work on one or more of these three aspects. Once finished, we may ask the women's lacrosse team to give it a test!

MAKERS DIVISION

Constructing a range of small-scale mechatronics and electronics projects. Each year, this subteam is devoted to members working on any original ideas they may have. Previous projects include 3D filament recycling, smart blinds, LED Glasses, an AI Foosball Table, an FPGA audio switcher, and many more. The goal is to empower our members to be creative, to learn, and to bring the amazing ideas they have into reality.

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