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| − | + | URC is a multi-stage competition which involves designing, building, and commanding a rover-style robot in both manual and autonomous challenges. The competition is meant to simulate the conditions faced by Mars rovers, and as such consists of several missions: determining the presence of life in soil samples, retrieving rocks and other items, servicing equipment, and autonomously navigating the surface of "Mars" (actually the deserts of Utah). Teams must qualify through various reports and video submissions before being invited to compete. The RoboNav team has competed in the 2024 and 2025 competitions and hopes to qualify again in 2026. | |
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* [https://urc.marssociety.org/home/requirements-guidelines Rules] | * [https://urc.marssociety.org/home/requirements-guidelines Rules] | ||
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== Past Competitions == | == Past Competitions == | ||
Latest revision as of 19:37, 12 June 2025
URC is a multi-stage competition which involves designing, building, and commanding a rover-style robot in both manual and autonomous challenges. The competition is meant to simulate the conditions faced by Mars rovers, and as such consists of several missions: determining the presence of life in soil samples, retrieving rocks and other items, servicing equipment, and autonomously navigating the surface of "Mars" (actually the deserts of Utah). Teams must qualify through various reports and video submissions before being invited to compete. The RoboNav team has competed in the 2024 and 2025 competitions and hopes to qualify again in 2026.
Contents
Meeting Times
We meet in the Student Competition Center (575 14th St). If you are working in the machine shop or mechanical room you will need to wear closed-toe shoes and a t-shirt (no long sleeves). Bring a hair tie if needed.
- Wednesdays 6:30PM to 9PM
- Sundays 4PM to 7PM
Current Leadership
- Project Manager: Dylan Winer
- Mechanical Lead: Cooper DelGandio
- Electrical Lead: Lindsey Zhang
- Software Lead: Mrinal Jain
- Science Lead: Madelyn Wayne
- MRC Lead (new member training): Ellie Pierburg
Competition
Guidelines
Important Dates
- May 28 - May 31, 2025: 2025 University Rover Challenge
Past Competitions
| Bot | Competition Years | Versions | Design Reports |
| Jessi | 2018 - 2019 | Jessi, Jessii, Jessiii |
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| Woodi | 2017 | See Jaymi | Jaymi's design report was submitted for Woodi. |
| Jaymi | 2016 | See Woodi | Jaymi Design Report |
| Misti (IGVC) | 2013 - 2015 | Misti, Mistii |
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| Roxi | 2011-2012 | Roxi, Roxii |
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| Jeanni | 2010 | Jeani | Jeani Design Report |
| Candi | 2007 - 2009 | Candi, Candii, Candiii |
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| Trixxie | 2006 | Trixxie | Trixxie Design Report |
| Buzzbot | 2003 - 2004 | Buzzbot, Buzzbot II |
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Gallery of Past Robots
The Year of No Robot
In 2005, a year of transition, RoboJackets lacked the manpower to send a team to competition.
Subteam Resources
IGVC Electrical
- Overview
The IGVC Electrical Team focuses on the development of a high-power motor control system with various other subsystems for other forms of robot control. Motor control is centered around an mbed LPC1768 development board who handles Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) and light control.
- Training info
Mechanical
- Overview
- Training info
Software
- Overview
- Training info
