Welcome to the Multidisciplinary Educational Robotics Lab (MERL) at Rose-Hulman!

At MERL, we design inclusive, open-source robotics platforms that make engineering education hands-on, affordable, and accessible to everyone.

Led by Dr. Carlotta A. Berry , Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and co-director of the multidisciplinary robotics program at Rose-Hulman, our lab creates innovative platforms like Lily∞Bot and Ivy∞Bot that empower students from K–16 and beyond to explore mobile robotics, coding, and human-robot interaction.

Our mission is rooted in the belief that representation matters and that robotics should be for the streets—not just the elite. By sharing our designs freely on GitHub , we invite educators, students, and makers everywhere to adapt, remix, and expand our projects to change the face of STEM.

Whether you’re an undergraduate engineer, a K–12 teacher, or a curious community builder, MERL is your space to learn, innovate, and create with robots.

Contact us: merl.rose.hulman@gmail.com