Our Projects
Explore the initiatives driving our mission to democratize life sciences research and advance biorobotics.
A shared makerspace giving local competition robotics teams the funding, parts, tools, facilities, and training to build, practice, and compete.
Follow usTeam Launch & Support
Helping local robotics teams organize, launch, and build lasting programs with hands-on mentorship from experienced volunteers.
Funding Infrastructure
Providing funding pathways and shared purchasing support so teams can spend their season building instead of fundraising.
Shared Parts & Inventory
Maintaining a shared inventory of robot components, electrical parts, hardware, and build-season essentials that member teams can draw from.
Tools & Fabrication
CNC routing, 3D printing, and precision fabrication equipment that turns team designs into finished robot parts.
Facility & Field Access
A dedicated shop and full-size practice field where member teams build, meet, train, and scrimmage.
Training & Mentorship
Connecting students and mentors with hands-on technical training in CAD, programming, and mechanical and electrical systems.
Diversifying life sciences and biodiversity research through open, high-resolution imaging and genetic sequencing.
Imaging Services
Scanning electron microscopy, super-resolution confocal fluorescence microscopy, and atomic force microscopy — tools usually only available in academic research labs.
DNA Barcoding
Full DNA extraction, amplification, and third-party sequencing of the ITS region in plant specimens — supporting phylogenetic mapping of understudied plant groups.
Research Partnerships
Collaborate with us on projects that benefit from our tools and genetic workflows. We offer co-authorship, open data commitments, and institutional support.
Free Access
Participation is free of charge. Applications are reviewed with priority given to projects demonstrating strong scientific value.
Open Data
All data produced through OpenIDI is linked in a unified platform and freely accessible to scientists, educators, and citizen researchers.
Democratizing Research
Ensuring groundbreaking discoveries are not limited by institutional affiliation or funding — bridging the gap between high-end infrastructure and the wider community.