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Additionally, our team has 2 beetleweight combat robots that compete around California. +### [Rover Team](projects/rover) + +The Rover Team at UCSC competes in the University Rover Challenge, where we design and build a planetary rover to traverse Mars-like terrain and complete tasks such as soil collection, autonomous navigation, and payload retrieval. Through this work, members gain hands-on experience with CAD, manufacturing, electronics, batteries, and programming. + ### [Railspeeder Rail Health Inspection](projects/railspeeder) The Railspeeder project aims to evaluate the condition and safety of closed and @@ -54,6 +58,10 @@ fields—to explore real lab automation and new applications. The Humanoid Robot sub team is dedicated to designing and building an in-house robot that moves like a real person! +### [Business Operations](projects/business) + +businessbusinessbusiness + --- ## Why Join Us diff --git a/docs/projects/rover.md b/docs/projects/rover.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..172f1c9 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/projects/rover.md @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ +# Rover Team + +![UCSC Rover Team Logo](../assets/images/projects/rover/logos/UCSC_Rover_Team.webp) +![Slugbotics at OpenSauce](../assets/images/projects/rover/Events/Slugbotics_At_OpenSauce.webp) + +We are the **UCSC Rover Team**, a student-led subteam of [Slugbotics](../index.md) founded in 2024. Our mission is to design, build, and program a planetary rover capable of operating in Mars-like environments. + +We compete in the **University Rover Challenge (URC)** at the Mars Desert Research Station in Utah. The rover must complete complex missions such as soil sample collection, autonomous navigation, and equipment delivery — all while operating in rugged, off-road terrain at a far distance from our base station. + +--- + +## What We Build + +- **All-terrain rover chassis** with modular suspension and drive systems +- **Robotic manipulator arm** for payload tasks and sample retrieval +- **Autonomous navigation stack** using ROS2, sensor fusion, and vision systems +- **Power and communication systems** optimized for field operation +- **Custom modular batteries** optimized for field hotswaps + +Our rover integrates state-of-the-art robotics technologies: +- High-torque motors and controllers +- Stereo and depth cameras for computer vision +- GPS, IMU, and vision systems for localization and mapping +- Modular electronics for quick field repairs, upgrades, and hotswaps + +--- + +## How We Work + +We are a **task-based team**: +- We track all projects and tickets through **Notion**, making it easy for members to pick up tasks and contribute at their own pace +- **Weekly team meetings** bring everyone together — mechanical, electrical, and software tasks are discussed in the same space so the entire team stays aligned and to ensure goals are met. +- Members gain experience by completing tickets ranging from CAD design and machining to ROS2 development, wiring, and field testing + +This structure allows flexibility while ensuring steady progress toward URC. + +--- + +## Our Current Rover + +Our proof-of-concept rover, **SCRAPPY**, was built to train members on rover design, electronics integration, and software development. It serves as a platform for testing locomotion, vision, and control pipelines before scaling to competition-level hardware. +![Side view of SCRAPPY](../assets/images/projects/rover/scrappy/Scrappy_Side.webp) +![Front view of SCRAPPY](../assets/images/projects/rover/scrappy/Scrappy_Front.webp) + + +The next generation rover will be built from the ground up with **high quality components**, featuring upgraded drive modules, a six-DoF robotic arm, an integrated science module for soil and sample analysis, and advanced autonomy for real mission readiness. + + +--- + +## How to Join + +1. **Join our Discord** to connect with the team +2. **Attend a meeting** to see current rover progress +3. **Pick up a task in Notion** that interests you (mechanical, electrical, or software related) +4. **Contribute to testing** as we prepare for URC 2026 +5. **Contribute to Sponsorship outreach** -- help us fund our 2026 season!! (This is the highest priority for the whole team) + +We welcome students from all majors — from **Computer Science and Engineering** to **Earth & Planetary Sciences**. If you’re interested in robotics, science, autonomy, or space exploration, there’s a place for you here. + +Follow us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/slugbotics/) and join our [Discord](http://discord.slugbotics.com/) to get started! + +--- + +🚀 **Explore. Engineer. Compete. Join UCSC Rover Team!** 🚀