BenRover - a team of passionate engineers and students from Benin, dedicated to designing and building a rover for Mars missions as part of the Africa Rover Challenge - Cars4Mars.
Comprehensive Overview of the Rover Architecture
The Rover Architecture depicted in the image above is a diagram of how the different components of our Rover will interact together. We have 5 main types of components in our system:
Input Data Processing Block
Utilizes an NVIDIA Jetson NANO platform to process inputs from various sensors
Central Computer
Raspberry Pi 4 running ROS (Robot Operating System) software framework
Output Components Block
Arduino Mega controls various devices such as displays, motors, and LEDs
Auxiliary Systems
Includes Energy Management System, Remote Control, and Emergency Stop
Our Mission 🚀
Our mission is clear:Innovate and Explore 🌌
Designing the Future
Develop a Mars rover capable of navigating challenging terrain and conducting scientific experiments autonomously
Inspire the Next Generation
Inspire young engineers and scientists across Benin and Africa
Building a Technological Legacy 🛠️
Local Talent Development
Strengthen engineering skills among young Beninese
Collaboration and Excellence
Create a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing
Promoting STEM in Benin
Educational Outreach
Collaborate with schools and local communities to promote STEM education
Advancing Technological Frontiers
Contribute to the advancement of technological capabilities and research in our region
Get Involved 🤝
Whether you’re an engineer, space enthusiast or just curious about our mission, here are several ways to support us:Follow Us
Stay updated on our rover development and mission progress
Join Our Workshops
Attend our workshops and training sessions to learn more about robotics and space exploration
Contribute
Join our team and contribute your skills in engineering, robotics or software development