ARC FTKPM

Autonomous, Robotic and Control Laboratory

Specializes in autonomous systems, path planning, and advanced vehicle dynamics.

The ARC Laboratory is a premier research facility within FTKPM dedicated to advancing the frontiers of robotics, autonomous navigation, and intelligent control systems. We focus on bridging the gap between theoretical algorithms and real-world robotic deployments.

Explore Our Journey

Key Research Projects

Flagship Project
Aeroground
LRGS Grant: MYR 1.4M (MOHE)

Aeroground: Autonomous Aero-Ground Robot

Lead Researcher

Investigating AI-driven navigation and secure edge computing for surveillance and reconnaissance robots. A multi-institutional collaboration pushing the boundaries of autonomous systems in complex environments.

AI Navigation Surveillance Edge Computing
Flagship Project
SCAV
Flagship Grant: MYR 156,000

Smart Campus Autonomous Vehicle (SCAV)

Core Member

A pioneering autonomous shuttle developed locally by UMPSA researchers. Focuses on AV system architecture, SLAM technology development, perception algorithms, and ROS architecture.

SLAM ROS System Architecture
DREBAR-AMR
PRGS • 2025–2027: RM 220,920

Autonomous Last-Mile Delivery Robots: Design and Development to Strengthen Local Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Logistics

Project Leader

Development of an autonomous delivery robot utilizing the DREBAR firmware ("Made in UMPSA"). Focuses on creating intelligent mobile robots for research and educational purposes.

DREBAR Firmware Mobile Robotics Logistics
Vehicle Stability
Multiple Research Grants

Vehicle Stability & Control Systems

Fundamental Research

Research into vehicle dynamics, including Active Stability Control and Predictive Stability Models. Aims to improve passenger comfort and safety in autonomous driving scenarios.

Vehicle Dynamics Control Systems Mathematical Modeling
Live Demo

Technology in Action

Background & Achievements

2019

Smart Campus Autonomous Vehicle (SCAV) Development

Initial conceptualization and development phase of the autonomous vehicle framework within the campus.

2020

Autonomous Forklift

Development of Autonomous Forklift for the Teaching Factory, integrating industrial automation.

2021

DREBAR & CAMKenderaan

  • Development of DREBAR Education KIT for autonomous education
  • Development of CAMKenderaan
2023

Parcel Delivery Robot

Creation of a specialized autonomous robot designed for last-mile parcel delivery services.

2024

DREBAR-AMR

Development of the Autonomous Mobile Robot (DREBAR-AMR) for versatile mobility applications.

DREBAR-AMR
2025

Sector Exploration

Exploration of Autonomous Vehicle applications across different sectors including national security and agriculture.

2026

UMPSA Achievements

  • Lead LRGS MYR 1.4M
  • Lead Autonomous Consortium KPT MYR 1M
AEROGROUND

Development Phases

SCAV Development
2019 — 2023
DREBAR Edu Development based on SCAV know-how
2021 — 2024
SCAV Testing
2024 — 2026
Real application autonomous vehicle / robot development
2023 — 2026

Our Researchers

Get In Touch

Interested in collaboration, research opportunities, or have any inquiries regarding the ARC FTKPM lab? We'd love to hear from you.

Dr. Ismayuzri

Lead of Technical Development

ismayuzri@umpsa.edu.my

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Our Collaborators

UMPSA
UKM
UPNM
KPT
MIROS
PIX Moving
CSM