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Support Innovation Sponsor UIU Mars Rover Team

Be part of an initiative that inspires students in science and technology

ABOUT US

Building the future of space exploration, one rover at a time

Pioneering Space Robotics

The UIU Mars Rover Team of United International University (UIU) has been working since August 2, 2021, towards developing the rover “AXIOS†to participate in the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2025, under the supervision of CAIR (Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics). The team is proceeding with the goal of igniting the interest in robotics in enthusiastic students from all over the country.

50+ Team Members
4x #1 In Asia
5th URC 2024
Team 2022
Team 2022
Team 2022
Team 2023
Team 2023
Team 2023
Team 2023
Team 2024
Team ARC 2025

MEDIA COVERAGE

Our journey featured in national and international media

Google Tour
Prothom Alo Coverage
Business Standard
Alok Dia
Prothom Alo
Kal Bela

National & International Recognition

Our achievements have garnered significant attention from major media outlets across Bangladesh and beyond. From newspaper features to television interviews, UMRT's journey continues to inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators.

Print Media

Featured in Prothom Alo, Business Standard, Kal Bela, and more

Television

Interviews on national TV channels showcasing our innovations

Online Coverage

Digital media features reaching millions of viewers worldwide

Special Features

Google Tour, university highlights, and competition coverage

AS FEATURED IN

Jamuna TV Daily Kalbela The Daily Star NTV Naya Diganta Prothom Alo The Business Standard

OUR SUCCESS & ACHIEVEMENTS

4x
#1 in Asia
5th
URC 2024 Global Rank
50+
Team Members
10+
Awards Won

Competition Results

Team Photo 1

URC 2022

Placed 13th Globally

Placed 1st in Asia

First Bangladeshi team to compete

Team Photo 2

URC 2023

Placed 9th Globally

Placed 1st in Asia

Best improvement from previous year

Team Photo 3

ARC 2023

Placed 3rd Overall

Bronze Medal Achievement

Team Photo 4

URC 2024

Placed 5th Globally

Placed 1st in Asia

Highest ranking achieved by any Bangladeshi team

Notable Milestones

  • Bear Summit 2025: 2nd Runner Up with Best Science Team Award
  • URC 2024: Excellence in Science Mission - Top scores in soil analysis
  • First in Bangladesh: Only team to compete in both URC and ARC
  • Media Recognition: Featured in 20+ national and international media outlets
  • Educational Impact: Conducted 15+ workshops reaching 500+ students
  • Research Publications: 3 conference papers on rover technology
  • International Collaboration: Partnerships with teams from USA, Poland, and India

OUR IMPACT

Technical Excellence

  • Advanced Robotics: 6-wheel rocker-bogie suspension system
  • AI & ML: Autonomous navigation and object detection
  • Science Module: Soil analysis and life detection systems
  • Robotic Arm: 5-DOF manipulator with precision gripper

Community Outreach

  • Organized 15+ workshops in schools and universities
  • Reached 500+ students across Bangladesh
  • Conducted robotics training for underprivileged students
  • Hosted national robotics competitions

Research & Development

  • 3 research papers published in international conferences
  • Developed indigenous rover control systems
  • Created open-source educational resources
  • Collaboration with international research teams

Brand Visibility for Sponsors

  • 5M+ social media reach annually
  • Featured in 20+ media outlets
  • Logo placement on rover competing internationally
  • Mentions in official team documentaries and press releases

CAMPAIGNS

Team Photo 1 Team Photo 2 Team Photo 3 Team Photo 4 Team Photo 5 Team Photo 6

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PARTNER

Join us as a Research & Development Partner to drive innovation in space robotics and AI. Your support enables advanced research and technical breakthroughs.

  • Company Logo will be placed in the rover body for URC 2025 (top)
  • Company Logo will be placed in the souvenir (T-shirt, mug) for URC 2025
  • Will be mentioned in the seminars & workshops
  • Will be mentioned in the media press release for URC 2025

CURRENT PARTNERS

SOLIDWORKS

Industry-standard 3D CAD design software enabling detailed mechanical modeling and simulation of our rover.

DFROBOT

Leading provider of open source hardware and robotics components that power our rover's electronic systems.

DASSAULT SYSTÈMES

Empowering our team with the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for advanced collaborative engineering and design.

PROTOSPACE MFG

Precision manufacturing partners assisting with rapid prototyping and fabrication of critical rover parts.

SHORT CONTACT DETAILS

University Rover Challenge 2025 urc.marssociety.org
Anatolian Rover Challenge 2025 www.anatolianrover.space

TEAM LOGISTICS

Akib Zaman akibzaman132@gmail.com +8801757805179
uiumarsrover@gmail.com

MEDIA & BRANDING

Tawsif Turabi tawsiftorabi.jr@gmail.com 01862930437

TEAM LEAD

Mosfiqur Rahman soikotmusfiqur@gmail.com +8801719131733

TEAM MENTOR

Lecturer Md. Abid Hossain abid@cse.uiu.ac.bd +8801796992356

SUPERVISION

Center for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), UIU

INSTITUTION

United International University (UIU) www.uiu.ac.bd info@uiu.ac.bd