Researchers will use these funds to validate concepts and explore the market potential of technological solutions to societal issues.
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CITRIS Climate director discusses rebuilding after wildfire
Michele Barbato advocates using noncombustible construction materials to rebuild in the wake of the destructive Los Angeles wildfires.
5 UC Santa Cruz student teams receive Tech for Social Good funding
This year’s projects range from AI-supported grief counseling to novel drone systems for wildfire detection.
White House honors CITRIS faculty with early career awards
Grace Gu, Sergey Levine and Grace O’Connell were awarded the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
CIDER to train 45 new drone pilots in spring 2025
The mission of CIDER’s Drone Pilot Training Program is to support diversity and inclusion in the industry, and to train pilots who prioritize safety, privacy and security.
CITRIS PIs to lead new solar power research center
UC Berkeley’s Tarek Zohdi and Francesco Borrelli will direct the CAL-NEXT Center for Solar Energy Research.
CITRIS-seeded project helps Bay Area prepare for major wildfires
Since 2022, a team of researchers affiliated with CITRIS and the Banatao Institute has been creating highly detailed models of emergency response infrastructure in two Bay Area communities.
Roboticist Goldberg speaks with ‘armchair expert’
CITRIS and the Banatao Institute researcher Ken Goldberg features as a guest on the popular podcast to discuss his path to robotics and hopes for the field’s future.
Pacific Rim Conference on Healthcare Innovation highlights international collaboration
Experts from top academic and medical institutions worldwide gathered to discuss the future of robotic surgery, health data science and medical AI.
UC Santa Cruz researchers turn coastline fog into water
CITRIS and the Banatao Institute researchers Peter Weiss and Jennifer Parker are investigating fog as a resource to reinforce the water supply in the Bay Area.
CITRIS PIs collaborate on international ag tech project
The two-year project will investigate innovative technologies to make berry cultivation processes safer and less labor intensive.
Bayen and Handy receive honorary degrees
The honorees explore autonomous vehicles and shifting societal attitudes towards driving to enable more sustainable transportation systems.
4 student teams progress to 2nd phase of CITRIS Aviation Prize competition
Building on last year’s competition, the 2024–25 challenge tasks teams to develop air operations simulation software for an intercampus air network.
Speaker series to feature trailblazers in autonomy research
In spring 2025, CITRIS and the Banatao Institute and the C3.ai Digital Transformation Institute (C3.ai DTI) explore the latest breakthroughs in autonomous systems and robotics
Grace Gu named ‘game-changing’ researcher by Nature
The UC Berkeley mechanical engineer takes inspiration from the mathematical world to design stronger, more resilient materials.
CITRIS announces recipients of inaugural Innovation Fellowship and AIC Awards
The three winning proposals tackle issues of critical concern across the globe.
Future of Work podcast addresses shifting labor landscape
Produced by UC Berkeley Extension and hosted by Jill Finlayson, the series helps employees and job-seekers stay competitive in an evolving workforce.
Immergo Labs co-founders named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list
The 2021 CITRIS Foundry alum uses a mix of virtual reality and artificial intelligence to deliver remote physical rehabilitation.
CITRIS publishes 2024 annual report
As we celebrate the past year, we renew our commitment to serve as a catalyst and convener for the UC community.
¡Valle! at UC Merced helps undergrads launch STEM careers
Undergraduate students from California’s Central Valley participated in career- and skill-building activities in the three-day workshop.
UC Santa Cruz student team wins safety award in Farm Robotics Challenge
The CITRIS-supported team developed two new features to improve the safety of a small autonomous tractor.
State report on survey of LGBTQIA+ older adults reveals common challenges
The data establishes a baseline for further research and will be available to researchers nationwide.
Research from CITRIS PI points to promising epilepsy treatment
A multicampus team of researchers has found that pulses of light can be used to prevent seizure-like activity in the brain.
Startup led by CITRIS PI seeks breakthrough in robotic intelligence
Sergey Levine’s Physical Intelligence aims to bring AI off the screen and into the physical world.