INTERNATIONAL ROVER DESIGN CHALLENGE - 2025
Challenging university students to conceptualise and design Next-Gen Rovers for exploration of extra-terrestrial bodies.
Date
Feb 1, 2025
Venue
BITS Pilani, Goa, India
Brownie Points
Think Creative
About the Competition
Teams are supposed to carefully plan each sub-system of the Rover considering various extra-terrestrial parameters in design. This online research-oriented competition is designed for students to explore their mind and spark the innovative design thinking of individuals, free from constraints on available physical resources.
Competition Missions
Mission 1
Explore the unique region of the Moon near the Shiv Shakti Point
Mission 2
Conduct a visual reconnaissance of the region by navigating and traversing successfully through the diferent terrains of this region.
Mission 3
Conduct various scientific experiments (biological, geological, etc.) and analysis, including in-situ analysis with the Rover for signs of microbial life, habitability, and characteristics.
Mission 4
Conduct various scientific experiments (biological, geological, etc.) and analysis, including in-situ analysis with the Rover for signs of microbial life, habitability, and characteristics.
Mission 5
Characterise surface and subsurface physical properties and mineralogical composition of the layered landscape.
Mission 6
Characterise the climate and local weather of the landing site, and conduct an aerobiology investigation.