Team RUDRA-SRM Mars Rover

About Us

RUDRA is the official team of SRM IST taking part in the University Rover Challenge organized by the Mars Society since 2013. The annual competition is held at the Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Martian Analog Site, near Hanksville, Utah, USA. The team has been successfully operational for the last 10 years and has maintained its consistency in the competition.

Our Team consists of 25-30 undergraduate students of every year from various engineering streams, working in different domains. The fun part - R&D, is the soul and essence of Team RUDRA. Brainstorming discussions are always welcome for giving birth to new ideas.

International Rover Challenge

International Rover Challenge

The International Rover Challenge (IRC) is a premier event bringing together students, engineers, and innovators from around the globe to push the boundaries of space exploration technology.

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History with IRC

Team RUDRA, the official rover team from SRMIST, is a veteran competitor at IRC, recognized for its legacy of innovation and technical excellence.

Missions

Rovers must complete tasks such as IDMO, PIMA, Astrobiology & Autonomous Expedition, Business Plan Presentation, and Delivery Missions, all designed to simulate real Mars mission scenarios.

Missions

University Rover Challenge

The University Rover Challenge (URC) is an international robotics competition where student teams design and build planetary rovers to perform astronaut assistance tasks.

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History with URC

Since its inception in 2007, URC has challenged teams worldwide to innovate and push the limits of rover technology. Teams compete in terrain traversal, sample collection, and autonomous navigation.

Missions

Rovers must complete tasks such as autonomous driving, science sampling, and robotic arm manipulation, all designed to mimic real Mars mission scenarios.

Missions