Join us at DTR on November 22nd from 1:00-3:30pm as we open our doors to visitors. We're excited to showcase over 50 cutting-edge aerial vehicles and innovations in action, and our students and faculty can't wait to share their research and developments with you.
To ensure a great experience for all, space is limited, so please register early to secure your spot.
Welcome to Defend the Republic (DTR), a competition that pushes the boundaries of autonomous mobile vehicles. In this dynamic, force-on-force challenge, teams of students and researchers deploy custom fabricated Lighter Than Air vehicles, demonstrating multi-faceted skills in coordination, planning, development, and implementation.
Real-World Innovation
At DTR, we're passionate about pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology. Our competition presents a unique opportunity for participants to develop innovative solutions that can compete in complex, real-world scenarios, focusing on key areas such as rapid vehicle design, communication, and edge computation. By designing and controlling UAV's, teams demonstrate their ability to tackle the challenges of the future.
Autonomous Systems Advancements
As a community of innovators, researchers, and students, we share a vision of advancing the capabilities of autonomous technology. DTR serves as a platform for testing and implementing fundamental concepts in autonomous technology, providing opportunities for students to participate in cutting-edge research. By furthering the development of autonomous vehicles, we pave the way towards a brighter future.
