RoboNav/University Rover Challenge Finals
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University Rover Challenge Finals
Overview
The University Rover Challenge Finals bring together the top-qualifying teams to compete head-to-head in all four mission tasks. RoboNav earned its spot in the Finals by submitting high-scoring technical reports and video demonstrations. In the Finals, teams are scored on:
- System Acceptance Review (Video + Report)
- 2024: [System Acceptance Review – 2024](https://youtu.be/jIm-jgbV9rE?si=YKKlaitTAGrA4KjM)
- 2025: [System Acceptance Review – 2025](https://youtu.be/J1OPRSGh6qM?si=9qchxkMxYmSkUhVj)
- Science Mission
- Extreme Delivery Mission
- Equipment Servicing Mission
- Autonomous Navigation Mission
Finals Standings
Below are the final point totals for each mission task and overall ranking in the 2024 and 2025 URC Finals:
| Year | SAR | Science | Delivery | Servicing | Autonomy | Total | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 89.74 | 79 | 9.75 | 12 | 0 | 190.49 | 26/38 |
| 2025 | 90.33 | 50 | 8.5 | 0 | 0 | 148.83 | 34/38 |
Photo Gallery 2025
Visual highlights from the 2025 Finals:
Science Mission in progress
Extreme Retrieval Mission in progress
Equipment Servicing Task
Autonomous traversal of the course
Team photo at Mars Desert Research Station
Team photo at lunch in Hanksville, Utah
Photo Gallery 2024
Visual highlights from the 2024 Finals:
Team photo before 2,000 mile journey
Extreme Delivery Mission start
Extreme Delivery Mission in-progress
Equipment Servicing Mission in-progress
Autonomous Navigation Mission start
Rover drilling during Science Mission
RoboNav presentation to judges during Science Mission
