Our Journey of Excellence
Celebrating our milestones and achievements from 2022 to Present
2nd Runner Up in Bear Summit 2025 with Best Science Team Award
At the Bear Summit 2025, the UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) achieved remarkable success, securing the 2nd Runner Up position. United International University (UIU) proudly showcased its cutting-edge innovation at the BEAR Summit and National Semiconductor Symposium 2025, where the UIU Mars Rover Team earned the title of 2nd Runners-Up in the Robotics Demonstration segment. Their rover, designed and built by students of UIU's robotics research group, stood out for its advanced engineering, problem-solving capabilities, and real-world applicability in planetary exploration. This achievement highlights UIU's growing contribution to robotics and deep-tech research in Bangladesh, inspiring young engineers to push the boundaries of technology and innovation.
3rd in ARC 2025 with Best Science & Autonomous Driving System Awards
At the Anatolian Rover Challenge (ARC) 2025 held in Turkey, the UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) proudly secured 3rd place overall, along with two prestigious recognitions: the Best Science Award and the Best Autonomous Driving and Control System Award. The team's latest rover, AXIOS, showcased cutting-edge AI-driven navigation, an advanced robotic arm, and powerful scientific analysis tools, proving its ability to handle the toughest terrains and complex mission tasks. These achievements mark a major milestone for UMRT, highlighting their commitment to innovation and excellence in space robotics.
6th Worldwide in URC 2025 with Best Science Team Awards with Score of 100/100
In the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2025, the UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) secured 6th place worldwide among 104 international teams. The team won the Best Science Team Award with a perfect 100/100 score, the highest in the competition's history. Their rover, AXIOS, demonstrated outstanding performance in scientific research, autonomous navigation, robotic arm dexterity, and equipment servicing, showcasing UMRT's ability to compete at the highest level of space robotics challenges.
AXIOS
For the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2025, the UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) has developed an innovative new rover, AXIOS. Built with cutting-edge technology, AXIOS features advanced AI-driven navigation, a more efficient robotic arm, and enhanced scientific analysis capabilities. The rover is designed to tackle the most challenging terrains and complex missions, including autonomous exploration, sample collection, and equipment servicing. AXIOS represents a significant leap forward for UMRT, combining years of experience with new innovations to push the boundaries of Mars exploration. 🚀
🏆 Globally 5th in URC 2024
In the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2024, the UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) from United International University (UIU) achieved remarkable success. They secured 1st place among Asian teams for the third consecutive year and finished 5th overall out of 36 finalist teams from 10 countries, including the USA, Poland, India, Bangladesh, Australia, Canada, Colombia, Egypt, Mexico, and Turkey. Their rover, TELOS, demonstrated exceptional performance across all four missions: science exploration, autonomous navigation, extreme terrain traversal, and equipment servicing. This achievement demonstrates UMRT's consistent excellence and their ability to compete at the highest international level.
YGGDRASIL
For the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2024, the UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) has developed an innovative new rover, YGGDRASIL. Built with cutting-edge technology, YGGDRASIL features advanced AI-driven navigation, a more efficient robotic arm, and enhanced scientific analysis capabilities. The rover is designed to tackle the most challenging terrains and complex missions, including autonomous exploration, sample collection, and equipment servicing. YGGDRASIL represents a significant leap forward for UMRT, combining years of experience with new innovations to push the boundaries of Mars exploration. 🚀
📢 Affiliated with CAIR
The UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) is proud to announce its affiliation with the Center for Advanced Intelligent Robotics (CAIR) at United International University (UIU). This strategic partnership provides UMRT with access to cutting-edge robotics research facilities, expert mentorship, and enhanced resources for developing advanced Mars rover technology. The collaboration strengthens UMRT's position as a leading student robotics team in Bangladesh and opens new opportunities for innovative research and development in space exploration technology.
🥉 Globally 3rd in ARC 2023
At the Anatolian Rover Challenge (ARC) 2023 held in Turkey, the UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) achieved an outstanding 3rd place globally among international teams. This remarkable achievement showcases UMRT's engineering excellence and innovative approach to space robotics. The team's rover demonstrated exceptional performance in autonomous navigation, scientific missions, and technical challenges, solidifying UMRT's position as a leading force in international robotics competitions.
🏆 Globally 9th in URC 2023
In the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2023, the UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) achieved an impressive 9th place globally among 37 international teams. This outstanding performance demonstrates UMRT's continued excellence in space robotics and their ability to compete at the highest international level. The team's rover showcased advanced capabilities in autonomous navigation, scientific research, and technical innovation, further establishing UMRT as a leading student robotics team in Bangladesh and Asia.
TELOS
For the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2023, the UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) has developed an innovative new rover, TELOS. Built with cutting-edge technology, TELOS features advanced AI-driven navigation, a more efficient robotic arm, and enhanced scientific analysis capabilities. The rover is designed to tackle the most challenging terrains and complex missions, including autonomous exploration, sample collection, and equipment servicing. TELOS represents a significant leap forward for UMRT, combining years of experience with new innovations to push the boundaries of Mars exploration. 🚀
🏆 Globally 13th in URC 2022
In the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2022, the UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) achieved an impressive 13th place globally among international teams. This outstanding performance demonstrates UMRT's continued excellence in space robotics and their ability to compete at the highest international level. The team's rover showcased advanced capabilities in autonomous navigation, scientific research, and technical innovation, further establishing UMRT as a leading student robotics team in Bangladesh and Asia.
MAVEN
For the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2022, the UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) has developed an innovative new rover, MAVEN. Built with cutting-edge technology, MAVEN features advanced AI-driven navigation, a more efficient robotic arm, and enhanced scientific analysis capabilities. The rover is designed to tackle the most challenging terrains and complex missions, including autonomous exploration, sample collection, and equipment servicing. MAVEN represents a significant leap forward for UMRT, combining years of experience with new innovations to push the boundaries of Mars exploration. 🚀
Affiliated with the University
The UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) is proud to announce its official affiliation with United International University (UIU). This strategic partnership provides UMRT with access to university resources, expert mentorship, and enhanced facilities for developing advanced Mars rover technology. The collaboration strengthens UMRT's position as a leading student robotics team in Bangladesh and opens new opportunities for innovative research and development in space exploration technology.
🚀 Project Launch
The UIU Mars Rover Team (UMRT) project was officially launched, marking the beginning of an exciting journey in space robotics and innovation. This milestone represents the team's commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology and inspiring future generations of engineers and scientists in Bangladesh. UMRT's mission is to design, build, and compete with Mars rovers in international competitions, showcasing the country's growing capabilities in robotics and space exploration technology.