Previous Rovers

H3

H3 was our first rover. Starting in September 2015, we just finished H3 in time for the United Kingdom University Rover Challenge in July 2016. Despite persistent communications issues, the team earned a 4th place finish.

The Facts:

• Mass: 37.2kg fully loaded
• Power: 12V 60Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
• Communications: 802.11g, standard 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
• Top speed: 1.6 m/s
• Status: Retired

Sparky

Sparky is our second rover. We began design in September 2016, and completed Sparky in June 2017. We entered Sparky in the 2017 Canadian International Rover Challenge, where the team won 2nd place.

The Facts:

• Mass: 48kg in competition configuration, 56kg fully loaded
• Power: 12V 60Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
• Communications: 802.11g, standard 2.4GHz Wi-Fi
• Steepest slope climbed: 35 degrees, so far
• Top speed: 2.2 m/s
• Status: Active

Waldo

Waldo was our third rover:

The Facts:

We made it to URC!

• Lighter than Sparky
• Fastest rover at CIRC – top speed of 4m/s
• Same arm – but better control
• Can still do push ups
• Status: Retired

Sammy

Sammy is our fourth rover:

The Facts:

• Better Comms
• Easier driving
• Onboard spectrometer
• Autonomous Navigation
• Precise GPS
• New arm & end effector
• Status: Active