Kenneth A. Stafford

Kenneth A. Stafford is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). His office is located in Higgins Lab 011. He specializes in mentoring student teams in robotics competitions and applied robotics projects. Stafford has contributed to high-profile initiatives, including a robot featured in the Hollywood film *Rule Breakers* (2022), developed through a WPI student research project. He actively participates in WPI’s partnerships, such as the longstanding collaboration with FIRST Robotics.

His research and teaching focus on advancing robotics through hands-on, competitive environments. Notable projects include leading teams in NASA’s Lunabotics Competition and the SailBot international robotic sailing competition, where WPI teams achieved victories in 2018 and 2024. Stafford emphasizes experiential learning, bridging academic theory with real-world applications in robotics engineering.

Media coverage highlights include features in *Robotics Business Review* for WPI’s robotic sailing achievements and *Telegram.com* on the *Rule Breakers* collaboration. His work underscores the intersection of education, innovation, and industry impact in robotics.