AXIOS

UIU Mars Rover AXIOS

Motors

Brushless Geared Motors powers AXIOS to drive through extreme challenges.

Steering Mechanism

High Torque BLDC Motor Driven Actuators with weight distribution techniques made the steering mechanism of AXIOS better then before.

Wheels

3D Printed Custom Design wheels enables AXIOS to manuever over extreme terrains.

Primary Manipulator Arm

Handles payload upto 15 kg and can perform precision tasks. Operated by burshless motor driven cycloidal actuators with a parallel sliding end-effector.

Chassis

Made out of Carbon-fiber, made AXIOS rigid and stable yet lightweight to withstand extreme conditions.

Rover Communication Link

Long Range 915Mhz Communication System enables telemetry and remote control over 2.5 KM.

Video Transmission Link

High Power 5.8 Ghz Video Transmission Link allows AXIOS to transmit encrypted low-latency uninturrupted video feed to over 2.5 KM.


The worthy of all


AXIOS is our 4th Generation Mars Rover Prototype. The upgraded carbon fiber chassis, paired with newly optimized 3D-printed wheels, delivers optimal suspension and traction, enabling AXIOS to navigate demanding terrain with precision and reliability.


Autonomous Sub-system


The rover navigates autonomously using an advanced system that clears obstacles, replans paths, and recovers from challenges. It combines data from a depth camera, GPS, and motion sensors for precise movement. With LiDAR and cameras, it detects and avoids obstacles in real time, including potholes. A smart object detection system identifies items from up to 16 meters away, while another system tracks special markers for navigation. A dashboard at the base station displays key mission updates, and all processing runs on a powerful Jetson AGX Orin, ensuring smooth and reliable performance in tough environments.

UIU Mars Rover AXIOS

System Enclosure

The system enclousure ensures ideal cooling and power for high-performance computing system of AXIOS

Depth Camera

The ZED 2i depth camera provides 3D vision, enabling precise obstacle detection and navigation.

Dash Camera

The Main Dash Camera provides vision to the rover for object detection and loaclizaion.

LiDAR

The 2D LiDAR enhances obstacle detection and mapping for safe and efficient navigation.

Signal Mast

The signal mast serves as a navigation light and an LED indicator, showing whether the rover is in autonomous or manual mode.

RTK Antenna

The RTK module provides high-precision GPS for accurate rover navigation and positioning.


UIU Mars Rover AXIOS

Scooper Mechanism

Over engineered sooping mechanism allows AXIOS to collect contamination free soil sample for evaluation.

Soil Nutrition Sensor

7 in 1 soil sensor collects soil nutrition data.

Regolith Collector

The driller mechanism allows AXIOS to collect sub-surface samples from upto 10cm depth

Sensor Fusion System

Advanced sensor fusion system analyses environmental factors to evaluate the havitability of the designated area.

Science Manipulator Arm

This manipulator arm capable of collecting soil samples and gather soil nutrition and environmental data.

Bifrost

Enhaned wet lab allows performing advanced chemical tests on the rover remotely without any direct human interaction.

Panorama Camera

The 140 degree wide angle camera provides visibility to the controller and allows base station to evaluate optimal havitable sites.

Science Sub-system


The system analyzes soil and atmospheric conditions to identify habitable sites. A Raman spectrometer selects the top two locations. The wet lab detects key biomolecules, while the science wrist enables contamination-free sampling. Soil sensors assess habitability, and a regolith collector gathers samples. A panorama camera surveys terrain, with all data integrated into a central dashboard for real-time monitoring.