Fall 2026 Crowdfunding
Put Scylla in the water.
$3,010 raised of $10,000 from 10 backers.
For over 27 years, CUAUV has been at the forefront of student-led underwater robotics, earning seven RoboSub world championships—more than any other team. Each year, over 50 Cornell undergraduates collaborate to design, build, and program fully autonomous submarines from the ground up.
Our two newest vehicles, Scylla and Charybdis, represent the next generation of underwater innovation, featuring improved modularity, powerful propulsion, and advanced navigation capabilities. As we continue developing Charybdis for the 2026–2027 season, your support will help turn our designs into reality, empowering the next generation of engineers to push the boundaries of underwater robotics.
What each milestone unlocks
$1,990 to the nextCampaign opens · November 2
✓ Funded 25% · $2,500
Materials covered
Help us purchase the raw materials and components needed to manufacture custom parts for our autonomous underwater vehicles.
✓ Reached
Up next 50% · $5,000
Electronics covered
Support the development of custom circuit boards that power our vehicles, connect critical sensors, and enable reliable underwater operation.
$1,990 to go
75% · $7,500
Pool time covered
Cover essential pool testing so we can test and improve our vehicles in the water.
100% · $10,000
Scylla ships to Irvine
Freight for the vehicle and travel for the team to RoboSub.
Giving levels
Every dollar goes to the vehicleQuestions
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