Kenneth Stafford, adjunct teaching professor in the Department of Robotics Engineering, was interviewed by Scientific American for an article exploring NASA's plans for lunar exploration. Stafford explained some of the unique challenges to operating robots and other equipment on the moon.

If you see the movie Rule Breakers, look for a robot developed in 2022 by a student and professor from the robotics engineering program. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported on the student research work that drew movie producers to the program; and ultimately led to WPI’s unique contribution to the film about Afghanistan’s first all-female robotics team and its inspiring journey to international competitions.