Challenge

The University Rover Challenge 2017 (Robotics Competition), Mars Desert Research Station, Utah, USA - Design and build the next generation of Mars rovers that will one day work alongside human explorers in the field. http://urc.marssociety.org/

Tasks

• Science Cache Task
• Extreme Retrieval and Delivery Task
• Equipment Servicing Task
• Autonomous Traversal Task

Microcontrollers

• STM32F103 - ARM Cortex M3
• Arduino Nano
• Raspberry Pi 3.0

Languages

• Embedded C

Softwares

• CooCox CoIDE

Sensors

• GPS - Self Positioning and Map Plotting
• Magnetometer - Destination triangulation and Rover inclination assist in Autonomous Traversal
• Ultrasonic Sensors - Obstacle Avoidance

Working Project demo

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Mr8owXfWoc

Competition Results

1st across Asia, 8th Globaly