The objective of this project is to use VHDL and an in-house FPGA to create a multicore, single-cycle RISC-V CPU.

: Introduces foundational FPGA and VHDL skills, such as setting up the basic environment for programming the FPGA, basic syntax, writing combinational and sequential logic, how to simulate and implement the design onto the board, and finding a synthesizer, wave simulator, and compiler.

: Focuses on designing a 32-bit RISC-V CPU, including the ALU, register file, PC, instruction memory, immediate extend, control unit, and datapath components.

: Develops the multicore CPU by integrating the common bus, cache, core communication, and connecting all cores to common memory.

By the end of this project, every member will have finished their core, learned the architecture of a single cycle CPI, and knows how to operate an FPGA!

FPGA Project

We’re building a fast, fully autonomous Rubik’s Cube–solving robot, aiming for a sub-0.5s solve time! Our CAD design uses four brushless-motor arms, a central turntable, and a small onboard computer to scan, compute, and execute the solution.

Real-World Skills: microcontrollers (Arduino/Teensy/STM32), simple vision modules (color-detection camera or sensor), basic algorithm integration (Kociemba’s two-phase solver), and hands-on mechanical assembly (3D-printed parts, motor mounts).

Rubik's Cube-Solving Robot

The members of this project aim to compete in IEEE Concordia's RoboWars 2025 by building and programming their own autonomous sumobot. This robot should independently navigate, detect, and outmaneuver opponents in the sumobot arena. Therefore, the team will focus on a strategic design to advance past each round of the competition. Come to RoboWars on May 17th and see us showcase the final creation!!

Sumobot Project

The objective of this project is to design, develop, and deploy a custom remote-controlled (RC) drone that showcases advanced features such as autonomous flight, real-time FPV (First Person View) video transmission, obstacle avoidance, and robust navigation capabilities. This project will involve a multidisciplinary team working collaboratively to integrate skills and technologies in aerodynamics, electronics, design, and software development.

The Drone Project

This project is all about Automation and Intelligent IoT devices. The goal of this project is to engage students who are new to projects and teamwork. We aim to have them contribute to individual projects, creating cool gadgets, sensors, and devices. At the same time, we'll integrate these separate devices into one big, interconnected, cohesive automation system. This project will provide ongoing beginner-level experiences in IoT product development, self-hosted services, and interconnectivity Protocols.

This project serves as the parent project, encompassing many individual projects that combine to achieve the larger goal of transforming the IEEE Lab into a Modern Smart Lab. We'll accomplish this through automation and intelligent IoT devices, keeping everything locally hosted on our servers. This approach eliminates the need for external cloud services and utilizes open-source alternatives where necessary.

We'll achieve this vision through a series of small, individual projects. These will be integrated one by one into an interconnected system of devices, all controllable through a single, locally hosted system (on Home Assistant).

Lab IoT Automation

The goal of this project is to use state of the art technology to develop and
fully design a 3d-Printed 7-axis robotic arm. The innovations began in the
design of the robotic arm. A complex cyclical gearbox will be developed,
tested and used as each of the joints of the 7-Axis arm. Generative design
will be implemented to connect the cycloidal joints to one another. When the
arm is built, it will be controlled by computer vision and AI powered
automation features. Specific machine learning algorithms will be built for
the robot arm to control specific actions. As a whole the arm will be
extremely technologically advanced, due to innovations at every step of its
development.

Projects

All Projects

FPGA Project

Rubik's Cube-Solving Robot

Sumobot Project

The Drone Project

Lab IoT Automation

The 6-Axis Robotic Arm