Team Odyssey
Meet our rover Skanda
Hey there, we're the official rover team at Amrita University Bangalore. We're finalists for IRC 2026.
About The Rover
Skanda
A rover capable of excelling in the IRC's diverse tasks, including extreme terrain navigation, equipment servicing, autonomous operations, and scientific analysis. Our design integrates advanced mechanical systems, robust electronics, and intelligent algorithms, reflecting our commitment to interdisciplinary excellence and the spirit of exploration.
Meet our team
We're a rag-tag team of students, working across departments to bring Skanda to life.
CS Subsystem
The CS Subsystem is in charge of programming the primitives for the rover to issue directions.
Mechanical Subsystem
Responsible for physical build of the rover and ensures its movement and tolerance.
Electrical Subsystem
Integrating sensors, power management and stable communication.
Science Subsystem
Performs data analysis and gathers insights from the samples gathered by the rover.
Media Subsystem
Responsible for outreach, sponsorships, social media management, and documenting the rover journey.
Achievements
Our team proudly secured 6th place in IRDC 2020 and ranked among the top 20 in IRC 2020, showcasing consistent performance on global platforms. We placed 23rd in the ISRO Rover Challenge 2024 and recently qualified for the IRC 2025 finals, ranking 17th in the SDDR phase. These milestones reflect our dedication to innovation, engineering excellence, and collaborative problem-solving.
6th place in IRDC 2020
Top 20 in IRC 2020
17th place in IRC 2025
Watch a Video
Check out this introductory video going over the various subsystems and the efforts taken so far to bring Skanda to life.
Our Sponsors
Grateful for the support of our incredible sponsors who help bring Skanda to life.
Get in touch
Find Us
Our Location
Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Nagar, Choodasandra, Junnasandra, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560035
Email Us
Reach out to us at:
rover_avvb@blr.amrita.edu
Contact Us
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