The ADA Pre-college Program

Explore the Future of Autonomous Vehicles: Hosted by the University of Delaware’s Connected and Autonomous Research (CAR) Lab, this five-day, hands-on summer program offers high school students an exciting introduction to autonomous vehicle technology. Participants will:

• Program autonomous robots using ROS and Python.

• Learn the fundamentals of vehicle control, sensor technologies, and path planning.

• Gain practical experience in autonomous driving by detecting Stop sign, predestrian crossing, construction Zone.

• Collaborate on real-world projects in small teams to perform autonomous driving tasks. 

• Present their work in a final student showcase for families and faculty.

Participants receive a University of Delaware digital badge and a personalized reference letter, making this an excellent stepping stone for future studies in robotics, AI, and engineering.

📍 Location: FinTech 5th floor, 591 Collaboration Way, Newark, Delaware 19713
🎓 Audience: High school students exploring tech, robotics, or autonomous vehicles
🕒 Format: Full-day, in-person program | 30 contact hours
💻 Requirement: Laptop (software and hardware provided)