Robotics Day at Purdue

• Hear from experts and thought leaders in robotics and automation
• Experience cutting-edge demonstrations and research presentations
• Connect with leading industries driving technological advancements
• Network with top talent and faculty at the forefront of robotics innovation

Lodging:

Purdue West Lafayette is very walkable, and the Union Club Hotel in the Purdue Memorial Union is a convenient on-campus location for overnight visitors.  

There are a variety of other lodging options in the Greater Lafayette area — some within walking distance. Visit Lafayette-West Lafayette is a great resource to locate nearby hotels, campgrounds and vacation rentals to fit your needs.  

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Parking Instructions for the Purdue Memorial Union (PMU)
Guests attending an event in the Purdue Memorial Union are encouraged to park in the Grant Street Parking Garage, located at 120 N. Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906. The garage is connected to the Purdue Memorial Union and provides convenient access to the union. Visitor parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and hourly parking rates apply.

Alternative Parking Options

• University Street North Garage – Located a short walk from the Purdue Memorial Union. Visitor parking is available, and payment can be made using the ParkMobile app.
• Harrison Street Parking Garage – Located at 719 Clinic Drive, approximately a 10–15 minute walk from the PMU. Hourly parking rates apply, with a daily maximum.

Please allow extra time for parking and walking to the venue, especially during busy campus event periods. For additional campus parking information, visit the Purdue Parking Map.

Flying into Purdue

Traveling to campus has never been easier thanks to the Purdue University Airport (LAF), located just minutes from the heart of campus. The airport offers convenient commercial service with connections through Chicago O'Hare, providing access to hundreds of destinations worldwide. Visitors can enjoy the convenience of arriving directly in West Lafayette, with easy access to campus lodging, dining, and event venues. Purdue Airport also offers affordable parking and a streamlined travel experience compared to larger regional airports. 

To learn more about flight schedules and book travel through Purdue Airport, visit the Purdue University Airport Flight Information page or browse the Purdue University Airport website. 

Faculty:

• Aniket Bera, Associate Professor of Computer Science; Director, IDEAS Lab
• Dongming Gan, Associate Professor, Polytechnic Institute
• Yan Gu, Associate Professor, School of Mechanical Engineering; Director of Terra in Robotics Advanced Control and Experimentation (TRACE) Lab
• Shaoshuai Mou, Elmer Bruhn Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics; Co-Director, Institute for Control, Optimization and Networks
• Yu She, Assistant Professor, Edwardson School of Industrial Engineering; Director of the Purdue Mechanisms and Robotic Systems (MARS) Lab
• Shreyas Sundaram, Marie Gordon Professor, Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Co-Director, Institute for Control, Optimization and Networks
• Ziran Wang, Assistant Professor, Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering; Assistant Director, Institute for Control, Optimization and Networks

Staff:

• Katerina Grigoriou, Director, Corporate Relations, College of Science
• Nichole Turner, Senior Event Planner, College of Science
• Emily Kinsell, Chief of Staff, College of Science
• Cheryl Pierce, Director, Marketing & Communications, College of Science

Learn more about the event.  Contact us.

2026 Robotics Day at Purdue was Brought to you by:

Purdue University College of Science

Purdue University College of Engineering

Purdue University College of Agriculture

Purdue University Polytechnic Institute