MEET OUR TEAM
Team Discipline
Sub-Team Breakdown
We’re All Inclusive
The RMIT Rover Team is a diverse group of over 70 students from disciplines including engineering, science, business, and marketing. United by a common goal, we are dedicated to designing and building advanced rovers capable of conquering the harsh environments of the Moon and Mars.
Each year, we participate in university tier competitions such as the University Rover Challenge (URC) and the Australian Rover Challenge (ARC). These events provide us with the opportunity to refine our technology, showcase our innovations, and promote STEM education and space exploration.
MECHANICAL
The Mechanical team focuses on the structural integrity and physical design of the rover.
They work on creating a robust chassis, integrating various components, and ensuring that all mechanical parts function harmoniously. This team's expertise ensures that the rover can withstand the harsh conditions of space exploration while maintaining its operational effectiveness.
AUTONOMY
The Autonomy team develops the algorithms and systems that enable the rover to operate independently.
By implementing advanced AI and machine learning techniques, this team ensures that the rover can make decisions, avoid obstacles, and carry out tasks without direct human intervention, increasing its efficiency and effectiveness during missions.
SPACE RESOURCES
The Space Resources team explores and develops systems for utilising in-situ resources, such as soil, rocks, and atmospheric elements.
Their work aims to support long-term missions by creating technologies that can harvest and process local resources, reducing dependency on supplies from Earth and enabling sustainable exploration.
DRIVE
The Drive team is responsible for the rover's mobility systems, ensuring it can traverse diverse and challenging terrains.
This team designs and optimizes the wheel mechanisms, suspension, and overall drive systems to enhance stability, traction, and durability, enabling the rover to navigate rough landscapes and accomplish its missions efficiently.
COMMAND
The Command team is in charge of the rover's control systems and communication infrastructure.
They develop the software and hardware necessary for remote operation, ensuring that commands from the base station are accurately received and executed by the rover. This team's work is crucial for maintaining real-time control and data transmission during missions.
ARM
The Arm team designs and engineers the robotic arm of the rover, which is essential for performing intricate tasks such as sample collection, manipulation of objects, and scientific experiments.
They focus on precision, flexibility, and reliability to ensure the arm can handle a variety of tasks in the challenging environment of space.
OPERATIONS
The Operations team handles the public relations, outreach, and promotional activities of the RMIT Rover Team.
They share the team’s journey and achievements with the world. From engaging with the community and fostering partnerships to promoting the brand and celebrating successes, they ensure that everyone knows about the incredible work being done. Their goal is to inspire others and build a network of supporters who are as excited about space exploration as the team is.
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