Ranked 8th in world, Mars Rover Manipal to build two new rovers
MANIPAL: Mars Rover Manipal, student team of engineering undergraduate, which is on a new high after becoming 8th amongst the 82 teams from universities all around the world and first in Asian teams, is now engaged in building two new rovers-- one to compete at University Rover Challenge (URC)-2018 and another for inaugural of Indian Rover Challenge.
MRM, led by student of Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal is striving to explore and contribute to the field of robotics and its applications in interplanetary missions. Initiated in October, 2014, it strives to achieve excellence while staying true to its motto 'Design to Discover'.
Speaking about the new 'Rovers', Tushar Shahi, member of the team explained that rovers are being designed keeping in mind the challenges faced by the previous prototypes and after comprehensive evaluation of the same, the team will be primarily focusing on enhancing its functionality, robust integration of different components and weight reduction while working with limited resources. The team is also hard at work to develop a reliable computer vision system to improve the autonomous functioning of the rover as well as inclusion of composite materials to increase strength and facilitate weight reduction.
In order achieve new heights and advanced system in Rovers, multiple members of the team are engaged in technical research with respect to the latest developments and state-of-the-art technology. They are also engaged with representatives from companies like SpaceX, Spaceflight, Honeybee Robotics and under the guidance of faculty advisor Y S Upadhyay, added Tushar.
The annual University Rover Challenge will be held in June 2018 at Mars Desert Research Station, Hanksville, Utah, USA. It is organized by Mars Society.
In June, 2017, URC was a new high for the team, where Mars Rover Manipal stood eighth amongst the 82 teams from universities all around the world. The team achieved first position among all the Asian teams.
A competition which tests a rover on varied parameters, URC has been a platform for enthusiasts all around the world to showcase the best rovers which one day may assist humans on planet Mars.
It includes tasks like autonomous traversal of the rover, equipment servicing and astronaut assistance test the rover's abilities to perform day to day chores, which may be required on the red planet. The science cache task tests the rover and the team members' abilities to test for the presence of life, which is one of the primary concerns of space exploration organizations all over the world. The Martian conditions are well stimulated by the venue which acts as the perfect place to host the three day event.
MRM, led by student of Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal is striving to explore and contribute to the field of robotics and its applications in interplanetary missions. Initiated in October, 2014, it strives to achieve excellence while staying true to its motto 'Design to Discover'.
Speaking about the new 'Rovers', Tushar Shahi, member of the team explained that rovers are being designed keeping in mind the challenges faced by the previous prototypes and after comprehensive evaluation of the same, the team will be primarily focusing on enhancing its functionality, robust integration of different components and weight reduction while working with limited resources. The team is also hard at work to develop a reliable computer vision system to improve the autonomous functioning of the rover as well as inclusion of composite materials to increase strength and facilitate weight reduction.
In order achieve new heights and advanced system in Rovers, multiple members of the team are engaged in technical research with respect to the latest developments and state-of-the-art technology. They are also engaged with representatives from companies like SpaceX, Spaceflight, Honeybee Robotics and under the guidance of faculty advisor Y S Upadhyay, added Tushar.
The annual University Rover Challenge will be held in June 2018 at Mars Desert Research Station, Hanksville, Utah, USA. It is organized by Mars Society.
In June, 2017, URC was a new high for the team, where Mars Rover Manipal stood eighth amongst the 82 teams from universities all around the world. The team achieved first position among all the Asian teams.
A competition which tests a rover on varied parameters, URC has been a platform for enthusiasts all around the world to showcase the best rovers which one day may assist humans on planet Mars.
It includes tasks like autonomous traversal of the rover, equipment servicing and astronaut assistance test the rover's abilities to perform day to day chores, which may be required on the red planet. The science cache task tests the rover and the team members' abilities to test for the presence of life, which is one of the primary concerns of space exploration organizations all over the world. The Martian conditions are well stimulated by the venue which acts as the perfect place to host the three day event.
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