UC Research

Where University Research Meets Real-World Impact

Real-World Innovation Across Critical Sectors

RFS is home to more than 40 UC Berkeley research units, supporting hands-on, field-ready research in mobility, energy, infrastructure, robotics, agriculture, and environmental systems. Across 134 acres of office, lab, warehouse, and testbed space, teams turn research into impact through interdisciplinary collaboration and specialized facilities.

Transportation & Mobility

Research in public transit, shared mobility, autonomous vehicles, V2X, drones, and advanced aviation.

Environmental Resilience

Research focused on water infrastructure, coastal systems, wildfire response, and land use tools.

Energy & Clean Tech

Development of smart grid systems, battery storage, electrification, and next-generation energy infrastructure.

Bioeconomy & Agriculture

Work in precision agriculture, bio-based materials, food systems technology, and field-based testing.

Infrastructure

Engineering for seismic safety, structural monitoring, and large-scale infrastructure testing and simulation.

Robotics & AI

Design and testing of autonomous systems, machine learning applications, and field robotics.

UC Research Centers & Departments

Additional Campus Beneficiaries

  • Manufacturing 360