The European Rover Challenge is the largest international robotics and space competition in Europe, this year our team RoboClyde came third in the remote edition competing against 38 universities from across the world. The main goal was to use Freedom Robotics, a specially designed virtual platform to drive the robot in the world’s largest artificial Martian track in the smallest details, using software that our team created.
A group of student scientists and researchers who were dedicated to advancing our understanding of Mars and the possibilities for life on the planet. Our team worked closely with the hardware, software, and engineering teams to ensure that the demonstration Mars rover was equipped with the necessary instruments and capabilities to gather data and perform scientific experiments.
Our team was responsible for designing and implementing the scientific payload for the rover, as well as analyzing and interpreting the data collected by the rover. We used this data to understand the geology and history of Mars, as well as search for signs of past or present life on the planet.
3rd Year BSc Physics
3rd Year MSc Physics
Our group of software engineers and developers are passionate about space exploration and advancing the capabilities of Mars rovers. The team was responsible for developing and maintaining the demonstration Mars rover system that was used in the European rover challenge.
Our system was designed to simulate the capabilities and functions of a real Mars rover, allowing participants in the rover challenge to test and refine their designs in a controlled environment. We worked closely with the hardware and engineering teams to ensure that our software was able to fully utilize the capabilities of the rover system and provide a seamless user experience.
We were constantly striving to improve and expand upon the capabilities of our demonstration rover, and were excited to see the innovative designs and solutions that the participants came up with. We were proud to be a part of this exciting and important mission to advance the exploration of Mars.
MSc Mechatronics and Automation
3rd Year Physics
A group of skilled student engineers and technicians who were dedicated to designing and building the innovative hardware that powered the demonstration Mars rover system. Our team was responsible for creating the mechanical and electrical systems that allowed the rover to function and navigate in a simulated Mars environment.
We worked closely with the software and engineering teams to ensure that the hardware we designed was able to fully utilize the capabilities of the rover system and meet the needs of the European rover challenge. We prided ourselves on our attention to detail and our ability to design and build robust and reliable hardware that could withstand the harsh conditions of a simulated Mars environment.
We were excited to be a part of this exciting and important mission to advance the exploration of Mars and contribute to the success of the European rover challenge.
MSc Mechatronics and Automation
MEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering