Welcome to the UTSA RAS URC Wiki! 🚀

Welcome to the official University Rover Challenge (URC) Wiki for the UTSA Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) Team!

This wiki contains all the essential information regarding our team's work, documentation, and progress in preparation for the 2025 University Rover Challenge (URC). Our goal is to design, build, and compete with a Mars rover capable of performing real-world tasks in a simulated Martian environment.

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📌 About the Competition

The University Rover Challenge (URC) is an international robotics competition organized by the Mars Society. Teams from around the world design and build remotely operated rovers to complete tasks that simulate assisting astronauts on Mars. The competition includes:

• Science Mission 🧪 – Analyze soil samples to detect signs of life.
• Delivery Mission 📦 – Deliver supplies across rugged terrain.
• Equipment Servicing Mission 🛠️ – Operate a robotic arm to manipulate hardware on a lander.
• Autonomous Navigation Mission 🤖 – Travel to set locations without human input.

Learn more about the URC 2025 at the official URC website.

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🎯 Our Mission

Our team at UTSA RAS is dedicated to engineering excellence and hands-on learning. This wiki serves as a central hub for:

✅ Design Documentation – CAD models, system architecture, and schematics.
✅ Electronics & Software Development – Sensor integration, embedded systems, and autonomy.
✅ Manufacturing & Testing – Prototyping, fabrication, and testing results.
✅ Project Management – Team organization, tasks, and competition deadlines.

Whether you're a team member, mentor, or supporter, this wiki will help keep our project on track and ensure our success at URC 2025!

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🔗 Quick Links

📄 URC 2025 Rules & Guidelines
🔬 Science Mission Documentation
🤖 Rover Electronics & Software
📐 Mechanical Design & Manufacturing
📅 Project Timeline & Deadlines

For any questions or contributions, feel free to reach out to the team!

Go Runners! 🏎️💨