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About us
Beyond Orbit is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing opportunities to students (undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D.), young scientists and engineers in engineering projects that combine space with innovation.
In this environment, Beyond Robotics was born, a student team that designed and built the 1st Greek rover to compete in the European Rover Challenge (ERC).
ERC 2023
Beyond Robotics first participation at the ERC was more than successful. The team managed to win the 1st prize for Best Performance in the Science Task while conquering the 7th Place on the Global Ranking among 56 registered teams.
Full throttle for ERC 2024!

On-Site Version
European Rover Challenge (ERC) is an international space & robotics event combining competition of martian rovers with scientific and technological shows. Teams from all over the world are called to design, manufacture and compete with their rovers, following the competition’s rules. The rovers have to complete a set of tasks and overcome challenges similar to one’s that actual space missions would face.

For more information on the ERC click here.

TALOS Rover
Beyond Robotics designed and built TALOS, a rover that is a mobile scientific platform and an autonomous exploration vehicle at the same time. Some of the basic functionalities of TALOS include: traversing anomalous terrain, collecting, storing and analyzing terrain samples, and interacting with switches and buttons on a panel through a robotic arm.
TALOS is divided into 7 subsystems:
Our Team


Efstratios Rigas
Co-founder & Systems Engineer
University of Patras

Michalis Diakonikolis
Co-founder & Project Manager
Cranfield University

Evgenia Kontogianni
Public Relations Leader
International Hellenic University

Athanasia Karagianni
Web Developer
Athens University of Economics and Business

Alexandros Athanasiadis
Graphic Designer
Athens University of Economics and Business

Zoi - Maria Georgakarakou
Assistant SE
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Sofia Karamani
Assistant SE
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Alexandros Tasoulis - Nonikas
Assistant SE
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Kristi Kourtesi
Fundraising Officer
University of Patras

Evita Psoni
Co-founder & PR Manager
Athens University of Economics and Business

Sofia Douka
Web Developer
Athens University of Economics and Business

Antonis Kyvellos
Graphic Designer
University of Patras

Christina Plessia
Human Resources & Social Media
University of Patras



Maria Sotiria Kostomanolaki
Human Resources Leader
Aristotle University of ThessalonikI

Kontili Evanthia
Human Resources
University of Patras

Chrysa Siltzovali
Human Resources
Panteion University

Konstantinos Nisiagas
Mobility Subsystem Leader
University of Thessaly

Michalis Leriou
Mobility Subsystem
University of Patras

Ilianna Limperopoulou
Mobility Subsystem
University of Thessaly

Nikos Pekridis
Mobility Subsystem
University of Thessaly

Panagiotis Sarikas
Mobility Subsystem
National Technical University of Athens

Thomas Kalampoukas
Structure Subsystem Leader
University of Patras

Giannis Georgiadis
Structure Subsystem
University of Patras

Kritonas Paschalidis
Structure Subsystem
University of Patras

Andreas Ampatzoglou
Structure Subsystem
University of Patras

Georgios Kalimeris
Structure Subsystem
University of Patras

Evangelia Topouzi
Structure Subsystem
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Archontoula Koumentakou
Structure Subsystem
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Charis Mylonas
Structure Subsystem
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Konstantinos Giotis
Power Subsystem Leader
University of Patras

George Stavrinos
Computer Subsystem (Software)
Athens University of Economics and Business

Ioannis Diakonikolis
Computer Subsystem
(Software)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Dimitra Stroubakou
Computer (Software) & Telecom Subsystems
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Sotiris Tsalikis
Power Subsystem
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Pantelis Papalexis
Power Subsystem
University of Patras

Ilias Matzarapis
Power Subsystem
University of Patras

Evgenia Faltaka
Web Officer & Computer Subsystem
(Software)
Athens University of Economics and Business

Catherine Karamanakou
Computer Subsystem (Software)
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Antonis Spanos
Computer Subsystem Leader
(Software)
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Ilias Merkoureas
Computer Subsystem (Software)
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Vasilis Mpoutlas
Computer Subsystem (Software)
National Technical University of Athens

Pavlos Smith
Computer Subsystem (Software)
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Ola Cullhaj
Computer Subsystem (Software)
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Spiros Makris
Computer Subsystem Leader
(Hardware)

Theodoros Iosifidis
Computer Subsystem (Hardware)
University of West Attica
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Panos Kardaras
Telecom Subsystem Leader
University of Peloponnese

Ioannis Sideras
Telecom Subsystem
National Kapodistrian University of Athens
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Giorgos Manouras
Science Subsystem Leader
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Emmanouela Konstantakopoulou
Science Subsystem
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Georgia Sarri
Science Subsystem
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Charis Benetatos
Science Subsystem
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

John Thiakoulis
Science Subsystem
University of Thessaly

Dionisis Tsigkalidas
Science Subsystem
University of Patras

Miltos Zisimopoulos
Science Subsystem
University of Patras

Maria Chondrokouki
Science Subsystem
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Giorgos Papamichail
Science Subsystem
National Technical University of Athens

Niki Makri
Science Subsystem
University of Patras
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Stratos Vasilas
Mechanisms Subsystem Leader
National Technical University of Athens

Giannis Kallias
Mechanisms Subsystem
University of West Attica

Dionysios Garbis
Mechanisms Subsystem
University of Patras
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Athina Theochari
Mechanisms Subsystem
University of Patras

Giorgos Geromitsos
Mechanisms Subsystem
National Technical University of Athens

Stathis Hahamis
Mechanisms Subsystem
National Technical University of Athens
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Manos Maroulis
ERC Remote Leader
University of Thessaly

Andreas Tsolkas
Mechanisms Subsystem
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Giorgos Theodoropoulos
Mechanisms Subsystem
National Technical University of Athens

Michel Farach
ERC Remote
University of London

Ioannis Loizou
ERC Remote
University of Thessaly

Lambros Pavlopoulos
Mechanisms Subsystem
University of Patras

Vasileios Mizaridis
ERC Remote
University of Naples Federico II

Alexandros Merntani
ERC Remote
University of Patras
Rover Advisors

Konstantinos Papavramidis
Systems Engineering Advisor
Space Propulsion Engineer

Arjun Preetham
Computer Subsystem Advisor
Satellite Operations Engineer

Nikolaos Sarantinos
Structure Subsystem Advisor
Composites & Structure Engineer

Elias Chatzitheodoridis
Science Subsystem Advisor
Professor in Mineralogy and Petrology NTUA

Evangelos Tsirogiannis
Mobility & Structure Subsystem Advisor
R&D Project Manager
R&D Mech. Engineer
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Dimitrios Christopoulos
Telecom Subsystem Advisor
Senior R&D Engineer

Nikolas Tsakonas
Science Subsystem Advisor
PhD(c) in Space Architecture

Hector-Andreas Stavrakakis
Science Subsystem Advisor
PhD(c) Space Sciences and Technology
Mining and Metallurgical Engineer
Fundraising Advisors

Eleni Maria Kalafati
Fundraising Advisor
Negotiations Specialist
Beyond Robotics is under the auspice of:


