The Institute for Dynamic Systems and Control (formerly the Measurement and Control Laboratory – IMRT) is headed by Professors R. D'Andrea and L. Guzzella, and offers ten courses in the undergraduate and graduate program. Here are just some of our research highlights...

Hybrid Pneumatic Powertrain

IDSC's new hybrid pneumatic engine has proven to be 30% more efficient than conventional engines.
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Distributed Flight Array

The Distributed Flight Array is made up of modular flying vehicles that are capable of assembling, coordinating, and taking flight.
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Monte Rosa Hut

Smart Building: the Monte Rosa Hut can host up to 125 guests with minimal environmental impact.
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Flying Machine Arena

The Flying Machine Arena is a research-driven airspace where flying vehicles teach themselves, and each other, how to fly.
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Formula Hybrid

An international competition that challenges students to design, build, and race high-performance, plug-in hybrid vehicles.
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Balancing Cube

The  Balancing Cube uses distributed estimation and control to balance on any one of its edges or corners.
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Biothermofluidics for CFS Diagnostics

We are building a virtual medical subject that can be used to learn more about the function of cerebrospinal fluid and to develop treatments for CSF disease.
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