Testing the Future

UC Berkeley’s R&D testbed across land, sky, sea, space

Background image: RFS Overhead
Image credit:
UC Berkeley

Systems Built for the Real World

Across 175 acres on the San Francisco Bay, Richmond Field Station is UC Berkeley’s campus for applied research - where deep tech systems are designed, validated, and tested before deployment with public partners including DOTs, municipalities, and utilities.

Land

Autonomous vehicles, connected infrastructure, and next-generation mobility.

Sky

Advanced aviation and drones for infrastructure inspection, logistics, and monitoring.

Sea

Marine research and bioenergy innovation supporting coastal infrastructure and ecology.

Space

Aerospace, robotics, and sensing technologies advancing next-generation exploration.

Student Organizations

Aerospace SAE at Berkeley

RFS hosts select engineering student teams, providing workspace, staff support, and tools to help them build, test, and compete with real-world prototypes.

Office & Collaboration Space

Richmond Field Station offices and lab space.

RFS offers dedicated offices and labs designed for startups, researchers, and student orgs. Plug into a thriving innovation community with access to Berkeley faculty, partners, and peers just steps away.

RFS Environment

RFS through the trees.

Learn more about RFS environmental news, monitoring data, and resources for the UC Berkeley Richmond Field Station community. Visit the RFS Environmental Website → 

UC Research

Researchers testing at the Center for Smart Infrastructure.

RFS offers dedicated space for UC Berkeley research teams advancing next-generation technology and applied innovation across engineering disciplines.

Labs & Technical Facilities

PEER building, which houses the world's largest shake table for earthquake testing.

Build, iterate, and validate inside flexible lab spaces equipped for everything from hardware prototyping to environmental analysis. Labs are connected to active research units and tailored for interdisciplinary work.

Resources & Services

The RFS Team

RFS offers research, office, and lab space, along with shared facilities and site support services. To request services or inquire about availability, please contact the RFS administration team.

Startups

Startups working at Richmond Field Station.

RFS supports startups with lab space, testbeds, and facilities designed for hands-on R&D. Entrepreneurs plug into a collaborative, innovation-driven environment.

Testbeds & Infrastructure

Outdoor testing facilities.

From an AV test track and V2X lab to a drone park, seismic shake table, and coastal ecosystems - RFS is where technologies meet the elements. Ideal for piloting, stress testing, and refining solutions in real conditions.

Directions & Contact

Direction to RFS and map around the facilities.

RFS is located just off I-80/580, and accessible via BART with first/last-mile connections through Richmond Moves. To get in touch, please contact us by email or phone, or visit us.

Looking For a Space to Build? Bring Your Big Ideas to Richmond Field Station →

With access to flexible labs, office space, a dedicated AV test track, V2X infrastructure, drone park, and one of the world’s largest earthquake shake tables, RFS offers the tools and space to turn cutting-edge ideas into real-world breakthroughs. Click here to submit your Application today →