Engineering the Future of Intelligent, Connected Systems
Opened in January 2018, the UVA Engineering Link Lab is a world-class interdisciplinary center of excellence in cyber-physical systems. The Link Lab consists of more than 350 faculty, graduate and undergraduate students from multiple departments and conducts innovative work in Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Smart and Connected Health, Hardware for IoT, and Smart Cities.
UVA Engineering Link Lab
The Link Lab brings together faculty, students, industry, and government partners to advance interdisciplinary research and education in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and develop technologies that improve the way we live, work, and connect.
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Research
The Link Lab brings together a collaborative and internationally recognized community of researchers dedicated to solving complex challenges at the intersection of the cyber and physical worlds. Through interdisciplinary research, our faculty and students advance CPS, drive innovation, and address real-world problems with meaningful societal impact.
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Education
The Link Lab supports a state-of-the-art education in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). The need for such a program has been highlighted in a National Academies Study on a 21st Century CPS Education Report. Through innovative coursework, testbeds, and cross-listed courses within different departments, students gain the knowledge and experience needed for CPS.
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Collaboration
Collaboration is at the core of the Link Lab's approach to advancing cyber-physical systems research. By bringing together faculty, students, industry, government, and community partners, we foster interdisciplinary collaborations that accelerate discovery, prepare the next generation of innovators, and create solutions with lasting real-world impact.
Research Spotlight
New Humanoid Robot
Humanoid robots are emerging as a promising research tool for advancing autonomous mobility and manipulation, but current systems remain limited in their ability to operate reliably in the complex, dynamic conditions of everyday human environments. The new Unitree G1 humanoid robot in Rohan Chandra's lab, provides UVA researchers with a shared platform to develop and test high-speed, resilient, and intelligent robotic behaviors, supporting the broader goal of creating agile humanoid systems capable of real-world applications.
Student Spotlight
Congratulations to Dr. Wendy Qi on successfully earning her Ph.D. As the first doctoral student to graduate from Daniel Otero-Leon’s research group in the Department of Systems and Information Engineering, Dr. Qi's work highlights the innovative Smart Health research and interdisciplinary collaboration between the Link Lab, UVA Health, and the Department of Public Health Sciences.
Upcoming Event
Join us for the 2026 UVA Link Lab Research Day - a day dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge research in Cyber-Physical Systems. This full-day event will bring together industry leaders, government stakeholders, and academic researchers to explore current and future CPS research and innovation.
Date: Friday, September 25
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Location: Link Lab
The Link Lab has given me far more than a place to do research. It has connected me with an interdisciplinary community that challenged me to think bigger, collaborate across fields, and pursue research with real-world impact.
Kamiar Khayambashi
Ph.D. Student
Watch: Inside Look at the Link Lab
This video was created when the Link Lab opened in 2018. While it reflects the Link Lab's early days, it provides a great introduction to the collaborative vision and mission that continues to drive our research today.
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Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PMLocation: UVA Link Lab, Olsson Hall 2nd Floor (151 Engineer's Way)