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Meet the team that represented Greece in the European Rover Challenge 2023
 
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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!

About us
European Rover Challenge
European Rover Challenge

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.

Rover

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: 

Mobility

The rover's propulsion system.

Team

Our Team

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Efstratios Rigas

Co-founder & Systems Engineer

University of Patras

Michalis Diakonikolis

Michalis Diakonikolis

Co-founder & Project Manager 

Cranfield University

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Evgenia Kontogianni

Public Relations Leader

International Hellenic University

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Athanasia Karagianni

Web Developer 

Athens University of Economics and Business

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Alexandros Athanasiadis

Graphic Designer

Athens University of Economics and Business 

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Zoi - Maria Georgakarakou

Assistant SE

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Sofia Karamani

Assistant SE

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Alexandros Tasoulis - Nonikas

Assistant SE

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Kristi Kourtesi

Fundraising Officer

University of Patras

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Evita Psoni

Co-founder & PR Manager

Athens University of Economics and Business

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Sofia Douka

Web Developer

Athens University of Economics and Business

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Antonis Kyvellos

Graphic Designer

University of Patras

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Christina Plessia

Human Reso​urces & Social Media

University of Patras

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Vasilis Kolliopoulos

 Social Media

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Ioanna Kouki

 Fundraising Officer & Social Media

Athens University of Economics and Business

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Maria Sotiria Kostomanolaki

Human Resources Leader

Aristotle University of ThessalonikI

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Kontili Evanthia

Human Resources

University of Patras

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Chrysa Siltzovali

Human Reso​urces

Panteion University

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Konstantinos Nisiagas

Mobility Subsystem Leader

University of Thessaly

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Michalis Leriou

Mobility Subsystem 

University of Patras

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Ilianna Limperopoulou

Mobility Subsystem

University of Thessaly

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Nikos Pekridis

Mobility Subsystem

University of Thessaly

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Panagiotis Sarikas

Mobility Subsystem 

National Technical University of Athens

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Thomas Kalampoukas

Structure Subsystem Leader

University of Patras

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Giannis Georgiadis

Structure Subsystem

University of Patras

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Kritonas Paschalidis

Structure Subsystem

University of Patras

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Andreas Ampatzoglou

Structure Subsystem

University of Patras

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Georgios Kalimeris

Structure Subsystem

University of Patras

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Evangelia Topouzi

Structure Subsystem

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Archontoula Koumentakou

Structure Subsystem

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Charis Mylonas

Structure Subsystem

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Konstantinos Giotis

Power Subsystem Leader

University of Patras

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George Stavrinos

Computer Subsystem (Software)

Athens University of Economics and Business

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Ioannis Diakonikolis

Computer Subsystem

(Software)

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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Dimitra Stroubakou

Computer (Software) & Telecom Subsystems

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Sotiris Tsalikis

Power Subsystem

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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Pantelis Papalexis

Power Subsystem

University of Patras

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Ilias Matzarapis

Power Subsystem

University of Patras

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Evgenia Faltaka

Web Officer & Computer Subsystem

(Software)

Athens University of Economics and Business

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Catherine Karamanakou

Computer Subsystem (Software)

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Antonis Spanos

Computer Subsystem Leader

(Software)

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Ilias Merkoureas

Computer Subsystem (Software)

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Vasilis Mpoutlas

Computer Subsystem (Software)

National Technical University of Athens

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Pavlos Smith

Computer Subsystem (Software)

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Ola Cullhaj

Computer Subsystem (Software)

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Spiros Makris

Computer Subsystem Leader

(Hardware)

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Theodoros Iosifidis

Computer Subsystem (Hardware)

University of West Attica

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Panos Kardaras

Telecom Subsystem Leader

University of Peloponnese

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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

Emmanouela Konstantakopoulou

Science Subsystem

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Georgia Sarri

Science Subsystem

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Charis Benetatos

Science Subsystem

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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John Thiakoulis

Science Subsystem

University of Thessaly

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Dionisis Tsigkalidas

Science Subsystem

University of Patras

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Miltos Zisimopoulos

Science Subsystem

University of Patras

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Maria Chondrokouki

Science Subsystem

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Giorgos Papamichail 

Science Subsystem

National Technical University of Athens

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Niki Makri

Science Subsystem

University of Patras

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Stratos Vasilas

Mechanisms Subsystem Leader

National Technical University of Athens

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Giannis Kallias

Mechanisms Subsystem

University of West Attica

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Dionysios Garbis

Mechanisms Subsystem

University of Patras

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Athina Theochari

Mechanisms Subsystem

University of Patras

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Giorgos Geromitsos 

Mechanisms Subsystem

National Technical University of Athens

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Stathis Hahamis

Mechanisms Subsystem

National Technical University of Athens

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Manos Maroulis

ERC Remote Leader

University of Thessaly

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Andreas Tsolkas

Mechanisms Subsystem

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Giorgos Theodoropoulos

Mechanisms Subsystem

National Technical University of Athens

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Michel Farach

ERC Remote

University of London

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Ioannis Loizou

ERC Remote

University of Thessaly

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Lambros Pavlopoulos

Mechanisms Subsystem

University of Patras

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Vasileios Mizaridis

ERC Remote

University of Naples Federico II

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Alexandros Merntani

ERC Remote

University of Patras

Rover Advisors

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Konstantinos Papavramidis

Systems Engineering Advisor

Space Propulsion Engineer

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Arjun Preetham

Computer Subsystem Advisor

Satellite Operations Engineer

Nikos Sarantinos

Nikolaos Sarantinos

Structure Subsystem Advisor

Composites & Structure Engineer

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Elias Chatzitheodoridis

Science Subsystem Advisor

Professor in Mineralogy and Petrology NTUA

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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

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Nikolas Tsakonas

Science Subsystem Advisor

PhD(c) in Space Architecture

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Hector-Andreas Stavrakakis

Science Subsystem Advisor

PhD(c) Space Sciences and Technology

Mining and Metallurgical Engineer

Fundraising Advisors

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Eleni Maria Kalafati

Fundraising Advisor

Negotiations Specialist

Join us

Join us

A rover can't build itself. We need your help!

If you want to join the team...

 Applications will re-open at 1st of October.

Want to learn more about the team?
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