The Mason Autonomy and Robotics Center (MARC) conducts research and provides unique educational opportunities to address local and global needs in autonomy, embedded artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics.
Our interdisciplinary activities take a holistic approach to growing technological demands by combining computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering, systems engineering, psychology, philosophy, and policy education and research.
Main capability areas
Working in conjunction with our other research affiliates and technology partners has created a proven and repeatable technology development program, uniting faculty, students, government agencies, and corporate sponsors.
Directions to the Center
Getting Here: We're next to the Nguyen Engineering Building, located at 4511 Patriot Circle, Fairfax, Virginia, 22030. When you arrive on campus, follow University Drive, which becomes Patriot Circle. Go through two traffic lights; then at the second stop sign, turn right on Sandy Creek Way. Make an immediate left into the visitor parking level of the Shenandoah Parking Deck.
Parking: From the Shenandoah Park Deck, proceed towards the back exit; (parking closest to the exit will be closest to Research Hall). Walk out of the garage exit and downhill on York River Road. Research Hall is to the left of the Nguyen Engineering Building.