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Build advanced Mars rovers for international competitions.

Design robotic arms for precise extraterrestrial manipulation.

Develop autonomous navigation systems for Martian terrain.

Create AI-driven science instruments for soil analysis.

Integrate mechanical, electrical, and software systems.

Compete in University Rover Challenge and European Rover Challenge.

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INTERNATIONAL RANKS

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COMPETITIONS

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MARS ROVER BUILDING

GLOBAL COMPETITIONS

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

SPACE TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION

Welcome to

The Team Deimos

Project

Team Deimos - Official Mars Rover Team of IIT Mandi
Advancing space exploration technology from the heart of India

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Mars Rover Systems
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Autonomous Navigation
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Robotic Arm Manipulation
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Soil Analysis Science
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AI/ML Integration
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CAN Bus Communication
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Spectroscopy Instruments
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Mechanical Design
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International Competitions

India's Gateway
To Mars Exploration

For space enthusiasts, engineers, and future Mars explorers.
COMPETED IN
University Rover Challenge
Utah, USA
European Rover Challenge
International Stage
URC 2024
Score: 67.7/100
URC 2025
Strategic Growth
Mars Rover Development
2019-Present
OUR SPONSORS
PATHWAY
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC
FETCH.AI
GEEKS FOR GEEKS
IEEE Robotics and Automation Society
IIT MANDI CATALYST
IIT MANDI HUB
INDIAN CYBERSECURITY SOLUTIONS
AGAAMIN
RIGBETEL LABS
TECHSTORY
ZEBRONICS

Our Core Activities

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Mars Rover
Development

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Design and build complete Mars rovers from scratch, integrating mechanical engineering (custom chassis, robotic arms), electrical systems (power management, sensor integration), advanced software (autonomous navigation, AI/ML), and life sciences (soil analysis, spectroscopy). Our multidisciplinary team creates cutting-edge rovers for international competitions.


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Autonomous Navigation
Robotic Arm Manipulation
Sensor Integration
AI/ML Implementation
Soil Analysis Science
International Competitions
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International
Competitions

Represent India on the global stage at prestigious competitions like the University Rover Challenge (URC) in Utah, USA and European Rover Challenge (ERC). We consistently improve our performance and showcase Indian engineering excellence in space robotics.

University Rover Challenge
European Rover Challenge
Global Recognition
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Research &
Development

Conduct cutting-edge research in space technology, robotics, and planetary science. We push the boundaries of innovation in autonomous navigation, AI-driven science instruments, and extraterrestrial robotics systems.

Autonomous Navigation
AI/ML Research
Science Instruments
Mechanical Innovation
Electrical Systems
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Technical
Excellence

Our core strength lies in technical excellence - designing and building complete Mars rovers from scratch. We integrate mechanical engineering, electrical systems, advanced software, and life sciences to create robust and capable robotic systems.

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Systems
Software Development
Life Sciences
System Integration
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Mentorship &
Training

We mentor junior students and conduct training programs to inspire the next generation of space engineers. Through hands-on workshops and knowledge sharing, we build a strong robotics community at IIT Mandi and beyond.

Student Mentorship
Technical Workshops
Knowledge Sharing
Community Building
Skill Development
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Industry
Collaborations

Partner with leading organizations and industry experts to advance space technology. Our collaborations provide real-world experience and help bridge the gap between academic research and industrial applications.

Corporate Partnerships
Research Collaborations
Technology Transfer
Knowledge Exchange
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Community
Outreach

Engage with local communities and educational institutions to inspire future engineers and contribute to India's growing space technology ecosystem. We share our passion for space exploration and robotics with the wider community.

Educational Programs
Public Demonstrations
School Workshops
STEM Outreach
Space Awareness
Inspiration Campaigns
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Innovation &
Inspiration

Beyond competition, we focus on innovation and inspiring the next generation. We conduct research, develop new technologies, and create educational content that showcases the excitement of Mars exploration and space robotics.

Technology Innovation
Educational Content
Public Engagement
Future Engineers
Space Advocacy
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Sponsorship &
Partnerships

Partnering with Team Deimos means more than sponsoring a student project—it's an investment in India's space tech future, support for world-class engineering education, and a chance to align your brand with the global excitement of Mars exploration.

We offer thoughtfully crafted sponsorship options—Platinum, Gold, and Silver—each designed to provide meaningful visibility and engagement with our Mars rover project. Your support helps us design, build, and test our Mars rover for international competitions.

Platinum Sponsorship
Gold Sponsorship
Silver Sponsorship
Brand Visibility
Technical Collaboration

Team Deimos
Structure & Progress

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Multidisciplinary Team

We are a dedicated multidisciplinary team of over 50 passionate engineering students from IIT Mandi, committed to enhancing Mars exploration technology. Operating under The Robotronics Club, our team embodies the rich tradition of Indian engineering innovation with specialized roles in mechanical, electrical, software, and science subsystems.
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Technical Excellence

We design and build complete Mars rovers from scratch, integrating mechanical engineering (custom chassis, robotic arms), electrical systems (power management, sensor integration), advanced software (autonomous navigation, AI/ML), and life sciences (soil analysis, spectroscopy). Our iterative development process ensures continuous improvement.
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Iterative Growth (2022–2025)

Transitioned from an initial 6-wheeled prototype to a four-wheeled rocker differential rover with improved stability. Introduced swerve drive and new robotic arm in 2024; while innovative, these were not fault tolerant and impacted performance, leading to a renewed emphasis on resilience. 2025 development emphasized CAN bus communication (replacing I2C), fault-tolerant chassis design, and integration testing guided by previous judge feedback.
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Competition Performance

URC 2024: Achieved a total score of 67.7/100, just below the finalist cutoff of 84 points. Strong marks in Core Rover (16.7/21) and Science (14/16) showed technical capability. Judges praised the well-organized report and steady progress but noted missing video captions, limited system demonstrations, and the absence of arm manipulation testing.

URC 2025: Scored 60.8/100, with a higher cutoff of 86.9 points due to record competition. Strategic shift from risky innovation to robustness and reliability. Progress included successful rover teleoperation, setup of a robotic arm control pipeline, and integration of modular hardware/software subsystems. Judges highlighted the need for stronger system integration, readiness testing in challenging conditions, and clear budgets in USD with Gantt chart tracking.

Building on past lessons, Team Deimos is better prepared than ever for future competitions with mechanical upgrades, electrical robustness, autonomy advances, and enhanced science mission capabilities.

Support Our Mission

Partner with Team Deimos to advance India's space tech future and inspire the next generation of Mars explorers. Your support enables cutting-edge innovation and global competition excellence!
Sponsorship Benefits
Brand Visibility
Talent Access
Technical Collaboration
CSR Fulfillment
Space Tech Innovation
Global Recognition

Faces behind
The Team Deimos IIT Mandi

Meet our dedicated team members leading the project and our experienced mentors guiding our journey
THE TEAM
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Sukhvansh Jain

Akshadeep
Project Lead

Aryan Singh

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Technical Secretary

Sumit Sahu

Rohit
Mechanical Lead

Satvik Pareek

Kunal
Software Lead

Niwesh Shah

Ujjwal
Software Lead

Rishang Yadav

Ujjwal
Software Lead

Yajesh Chandra

Ujjwal
Electrical and Software Lead

Avirup Ghosh

Ujjwal
Software Lead

Bhumika Gupta

Ujjwal
Software Lead

Aditya Kumar Singh

Ujjwal
Life Science Lead

Gaurav Tiwari

Electrical Intermediary Lead

Parth Ashok Gawande

Electrical Intermediary Lead

Vipin Nokhwal

Electrical Intermediary Lead

Dhruv Singh

Mentor

Harsh Vardhan Singh Bhaudaria

Mentor

Dharmesh Sahu

Mechanical Member

Shubham

Mechanical Member

Nirbhik Viswas

Mechanical Member

Dhruv Kumar Singh

Mechanical Member

Rihaansh Saraswat

Mechanical Member

Ashmit Kumar

Mechanical Member

Vibhu Awasthi

Mechanical Member

Pari

Life Science Member

Saanvi Mendiratta

Life Science Member

Tanuj

Electrical Member

Ved Patel

Electrical Member

BANOTH THARUN

Electrical Member

Tanzin Jayang

Electrical Member

Ritvik Garg

Electrical Member

Naman Bhatia

Electrical Member

Aayan Garg

Electrical Member

Rohan Kumar

Electrical Member

Rohit

Software Member

Yash Sharma

Software Member

Anish

Software Member

Mridul Joshi

Software Member

Satyam Kumar

Software Member

Akshadeep Suryawanshi

Spon and Management Team

Debendra Prasad Sahoo

Spon and Management Team

Shayoun Bhaduri

Spon and Management Team

Abhinav P Nair

Spon and Management Team

Gauravi Tiwari

Spon and Management Team

Kanika Gupta

Spon and Management Team

Vivek Kumar

Spon and Management Team

Aryan Raj

Spon and Management Team

Aarav Agrawal

Spon and Management Team

Abhishek Kumar

Spon and Management Team

Mehul Kakkar

Spon and Management Team

Shraddha Dash

Spon and Management Team

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Piyush Roy

Piyush
Mentor
Bio
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A guiding force behind the team, I believe in enabling potential and empowering ideas. As a mentor, I bring clarity in chaos, strategy in uncertainty, and mentorship that transforms vision into reality. Growth isn’t just encouraged — it’s ignited.

Amar Sai

Abhigyan
Mentor
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A guiding force behind the team, I believe in enabling potential and empowering ideas. As a mentor, I bring clarity in chaos, strategy in uncertainty, and mentorship that transforms vision into reality. Growth isn’t just encouraged — it’s ignited.

Lokesh Yadav

Lokesh
Mentor
Bio
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A guiding force behind the team, I believe in enabling potential and empowering ideas. As a mentor, I bring clarity in chaos, strategy in uncertainty, and mentorship that transforms vision into reality. Growth isn’t just encouraged — it’s ignited.

Tarun Singh

Tarun
Mentor
Bio
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A guiding force behind the team, I believe in enabling potential and empowering ideas. As a mentor, I bring clarity in chaos, strategy in uncertainty, and mentorship that transforms vision into reality. Growth isn’t just encouraged — it’s ignited.

Our Competition
Journey

Team Deimos's progression in international Mars rover competitions and technical evolution.
View detailed timeline here
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In Progress
2025-2026 Competition Season
  • Position for 2026: Building on past lessons, the team is entering 2026 with mechanical upgrades (rocker joint optimization, lightweight chassis, enhanced traction wheels), electrical robustness (modular PCBs, CAN-based closed-loop feedback, stable communication), autonomy advances (stereo-vision navigation, ArUco marker testing, Dockerized control stack), manipulator precision (cycloidal drive base, counterweight-optimized arm, multi-DOF adaptive gripper), and science mission capability (autonomous drilling, biochemical assays, AI-driven rock classification).
  • Technical Focus: Enhanced system integration, readiness testing in challenging conditions, and improved documentation with clear budgets in USD and Gantt chart tracking based on URC 2025 judge feedback.
  • Competition Goals: Target improved scores in University Rover Challenge and European Rover Challenge with emphasis on reliability and mission readiness over partial subsystem success.
  • Sponsorship Development: Expanding partnerships with organizations invested in India's space tech future and world-class engineering education.
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