Help Hyperloop Lift Off

Thank You for Your Support!

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our supporters! Your contributions have allowed us to not only attend the Hyperloop Global Competition but also develop technology that sets us apart from other teams. Thanks to you, we have made significant strides in pushing the boundaries of Hyperloop innovation.

Last year, we proudly became the only team to successfully implement a Linear Induction Motor (LIM) at the competition. This key technology generates strong moving magnetic fields, enabling contactless propulsion—a major step toward the future of Hyperloop transit. We also achieved another milestone by bringing a fully operational pod to the competition for the first time in our team's history.

Why We Need Your Support This Year

This year, we’re taking our innovation to the next level. After consulting with leading Hyperloop startups, we’ve committed to developing a levitating pod—one of the few in the U.S. and the only one at Hyperloop Global. This involves building a small-scale levitation system that can support a 15kg minipod, with plans to scale it up to a full 100kg system. To achieve this, we will be creating our own levitation modules and designing a track that supports this groundbreaking technology.

In addition to our work on levitation, we’re also scaling up our propulsion system tenfold, implementing a new magnetic braking technique that optimizes stopping power by redirecting magnetic fields. Furthermore, we’re automating all subsystems of our pod to achieve greater precision and safety.

Join Us in Leading the Future of Transportation

With these advancements, we’re not just keeping up with the competition—we’re leading the charge. Your continued support will help us bring these innovative ideas to life and move one step closer to revolutionizing transportation. Help Hyperloop Lift Off by donating today!

Our Amazing Team

Cornell Hyperloop has over 40 undergraduate team members, organized into three teams.

The Cornell Hyperloop team is dedicated to investigating new technology for the general implementation of Hyperloop in addition to building a subscale Hyperloop pod to compete in competitions. We aim to innovate, design, and build a sustainable transportation pod from conceptualization that travels at speeds beyond those of conventional transportation modes. Our goal is to participate in the premier Hyperloop conferences and compete in track demonstrations and subsystem competitions. 

Electrical Team

The electrical team is responsible for constructing and maintaining the pod’s electrical system. The team is divided into 2 subteams. The power systems subteam is in charge of our pod’s electrical components. The electronics, controls, and communications (ECC) subteam manages all of the embedded software and maintains our electrical system’s GUI.

The Electronics, Controls, and Communication team is integrating the Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) with Arduino for precise motor control and improving system automation, while also developing a centralized Graphical User Interface (GUI) for full system control. They are reviewing and documenting the codebase for better scalability and maintainability. Meanwhile, the Power Systems team is finalizing battery pack circuitry, testing connections with a mini VFD, and designing a custom PCB to improve power system reliability and efficiency.

Mechanical Team

The mechanical team is responsible for developing all of the mechanical subsystems on the pod. This team is also divided into 3 subteams. The magnetics subteam works on our propulsion and levitation systems. The structures subteam focuses on the chassis, systems integration, and machining. The braking subteam specializes within frictional and magnetic braking systems. 

The mechanical team is focused on scaling up propulsion by 10x with a new Variable Frequency Drive and custom-built battery pack, while also developing a prototype for a DC electromagnetic levitation system. We are refining our existing pneumatic, cooling, and electrical systems to increase compactness and efficiency in the pod. This year marks the start of our most ambitious projects yet, including automating the pod and working toward full levitation and in-house manufacturing of key components.

Business Team

The business team is responsible for supporting the team’s business-related initiatives. The business team is divided into 2 subteams. The development perations (Dev. Ops.) subteam manages budgeting, event planning, procurement, sponsorship outreach, and fundraising. The marketing subteam maintains our team’s social media presence and is also responsible for the website. 

The business team aims to be more active on social media and maintain consistent communication with alumni. They are focused on doubling last year’s fundraising to improve and buy better parts, while actively seeking grants and corporate sponsors. These efforts will help secure better deals and increase overall funding for the project.