Robotics & Automation Outreach Program (RAOP)

The Robotics & Automation Outreach Program (RAOP) at Howard University is an NSF-funded Research Experiences in STEM Settings (RESS) initiative.

RAOP supports pre-service and in-service STEM educators through hands-on research experiences in robotics, automation, control systems, and autonomous technologies.

The program integrates virtual digital-twin laboratories and in-person experimental work to advance STEM teaching, curriculum development, and classroom innovation.

RAOP is housed within the Autonomous Vehicle, Robotics, and Control (AVRC) Laboratory at Howard University and serves educators from high-need school districts.

This channel shares program highlights, laboratory demonstrations, educator research projects, professional development activities, and outreach initiatives.