Building Tomorrow's Mars Rovers

Join OC Robotics in our mission to compete in the University Rover Challenge. We design, build, and test cutting-edge Mars rovers with innovative rocker-bogie suspension systems.

Mars Rover

Rocker-Bogie Suspension System

Projects

See our robots

Mobile ROS Robot Sonar Viz Bot Mars Rover


User Manual

Welcome to the user manual for the training project…

Software Setup Mechanical Setup Electrical Setup


New Member Onboarding

Software Onboarding Mechanical Onboarding Electrical Onboarding

Other

Workshops OCR Stickers Operations


URC Rover Project

Rover Prototypes

Prototype 1
Prototype Alpha

First iteration featuring basic rocker-bogie suspension with 6-wheel drive system. Successfully tested obstacle climbing up to 1.5x wheel diameter.

Completed 6WD Tested
Prototype 2
Prototype Beta

Enhanced design with improved weight distribution, autonomous navigation capabilities, and modular payload system for URC tasks.

In Progress Autonomous Modular

Weekly Updates

Week 12: Suspension Testing Complete

Successfully tested rocker-bogie system on 45° inclines. All motors performing within specifications.

Dec 10, 2023
Week 11: Autonomous Navigation Breakthrough

Implemented SLAM algorithm for mapping unknown terrain. Initial tests show 92% accuracy in obstacle detection.

Dec 3, 2023
Week 10: Robotic Arm Integration

6-DOF robotic arm successfully integrated with main chassis. Beginning manipulation task programming.

Nov 26, 2023

Event Calendar

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Upcoming Events

ROS Programming Workshop

August 12, 4:00 PM - Computer Lab 3

Workshop
Weekly Team Meeting

August 15, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tech 222

Meeting
Competition

August 22, 2:00 PM - Engineering Building Room 204

Competition