ICEA Robotics Lab

The ICEA Robotics Lab is an invitational only program to offer students project-based opportunities to explore how robotics can be applied across different fields such as rocketry, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies. Through guided projects, students learn to innovate, experiment, and apply STEM skills to real-world problems, while building creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking for future challenges.

Rocket Launch

The Rocket Launch Project challenges students to combine aerospace and robotics technology in an exciting, hands-on experiment. In this project, a rocket is launched diagonally to create a rainbow-shaped flight path, while a robot rover is programmed to track, catch, and recover it upon landing. Students explore concepts of engineering, physics, and automation, with opportunities to add features such as a deployment chute for safe recovery.

Safety Guard Dog

The Safety Guard Dog Project is designed to help create a safe and welcoming home environment. This innovative project uses smart sensors and sound technology to detect activity—whether it’s a potential threat or even the arrival of the mailman. Once triggered, the system plays the sound of a dog barking, providing both a sense of protection and deterrence. The ultimate goal of this project is to help individuals feel secure at home without having to take care of a real dog.

More Projects

At ICEA Robotics, we believe innovation grows when we bring creative minds together. Our Robotics Lab is a space for exploring, experimenting, and building exciting projects—from rockets and rovers to AI-powered robots and beyond.

Whether it’s a fun prototype, a real-world application, or a bold vision for the future, your idea could be the next big thing we build together.

Have an idea? Share it with us and let’s turn it into reality with the support of our team, coaches, and resources.

Coach & Management Team

Feng Wang

Coach & Advisor

  • MS in Computer Science from Stanford University
  • Senior Software Engineer at SpaceX
  • Self Driving Car Engineering nano-degree from Udacity
  • Experienced in Embedded Software Development for Sensors and Controllers

Robinson Rutherford

Coach & Advisor

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering from Vanderbilt University
  • Senior RF Engineer at SpaceX
  • Proficient in Python Programming
  • Former FIRST Robotics Mentor
  • A decade of professional experience across software, manufacturing, systems integration, electrical, and RF engineering

Derek Chen

Lab Lead

  • VEX V5RC Team 1629X Captain, Builder, Programmer
  • 2x California State Qualifying (2024, 2025) 
  • 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship Qualifying Team
  • 2025 California State Championship 2nd Place Skills
  • Ranked 29th in the world for skills
  • 300,000+ downloads on open source projects

Miana Guo

Lab Coordinator

  • 6th Grader @ Geffen Academy at UCLA
  • ICEA Robotics Vex IQ Competition Team Captain
  • 2-Time Math Kangaroo National Winners with Perfect Scores
  • ICEA Certified Math Coach
  • ICEA Volunteer since 2019

William Chen

Lab Coordinator

  • 10th Grader @ California Academy of Mathematics and Science
  • 2025 Tournament Champion @ Beach Brawl Mc Bride
  • 2025 California Region 4 High School Regional Championships Qualifying Team
  • VEX V5RC Team 687B
  • ICEA Volunteer since 2024

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