University of North Texas
Rover Team
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Collaboration Project
Join our Team! We meet Every Monday at Discovery Park in room B142 @6:00pm
⭐All majors are welcome, this is a multi major collaborative project⭐
Join us as we prepare to compete in the prestigious and internationally known University Rover Challenge (URC). Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence in the field of robotics. With a passion for exploration and discovery, we aim to design and build a rover that meets the rigorous demands of URC's competition tasks.
Photo from University Rover Challenge Website
Mars Desert Research Station, Hanksville, Utah
Competition Tasks: What will our Rover do?
Science Mission
Collect soil samples and test for proof of life on its own within the internal frame of the rover. Will verify existing and or extinct life.
Retrieval and Delivery
Search for and deliver several items to astronauts throughout the mars research terrain.
Equipment Servicing
Use robotic arm to operate buttons, switches, and ultimately fix a damaged control panel.
Autonomous Navigation
Travel to various locations without assistance and locate stray objects throughout the base.