The ADVENTOR Program is a unique training experience for graduate students to enhance their skills, and take advantage of more opportunities compared to traditional graduate training programs.
ADVENTOR Week
ADVENTOR Week is our annual symposium, where all of ADVENTOR gathers to connect, share, and learn from each other in person.
Taking place at rotating institutions, this week features a variety of interesting events: technical training summer school, design competition, site visit, and symposium.
Learn more about ADVENTOR Week!Mentorship Program
The ADVENTOR Program connects trainees with industry, public, and academic professionals working in their field of interest as mentors. Trainees and mentors meet monthly to set goals, ask questions, and gain valuable insight into the current professional environment.
The goal of these mentorship pairings is to provide trainees with opportunities to further their understanding and application of their research, while exploring career advancement with professional guidance.
Learn more about the mentorship program!Internships & Exchanges
ADVENTOR connects trainees with a vast network of domestic and international collaborators throughout academia and industry. These opportunities allow trainees to work closely with professionals in the field of robotics to apply their practical knowledge and gain professional experience.
ADVENTOR provides trainees with excellent technical training and cross-cultural experiences with opportunities spanning from Canada, Brazil, Sweden, China, Japan, the United Kingdom, Italy, South Korea, and Switzerland.
Learn more about our internships & exchanges!Seminars
ADVENTOR's monthly seminar series invites trainees, team members, and external collaborators to share, learn, and discuss relevant topics from critical infrastructure inspection, to art inspired movement.
Check out our seminar series!Site Visits
With ADVENTOR, trainees participate in annual site visits, where they meet on location to learn and work alongside experts to solve real-world challenges using robotics. This direct engagement with key partners within industry provides excellent opportunities for our trainees to make professional connections and gain valuable insight into the world of robotics.
Learn more about our site visits!Workshops & Modules
The ADVENTOR Program has designed 6 unique and specialized training modules to equip our trainees with the technical skills they need to push the boundaries of their research.
Trainees can expect to engage with ADVENTOR faculty members through discussions, hands-on activities, and interactive lectures on interdisciplinary topics linked to robotic innovation and responsibility within society.
Check out our workshops & training modules!