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Meet the team that will represent Greece in the European Rover Challenge
 
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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 newly formed student team aiming to build the 1st Greek rover that will compete in the European Rover Challenge.

About us
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.

Remote Version

 

In the Remote Edition of the European Rover Challenge, the Teams will teleoperate and run their software on standardized equipment provided by the Organiser. This means every team will compete using the same hardware and will need to show their skills in software development, mission planning, risk management and other soft skills.

For more information on the ERC click here.

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European Rover Challenge
Rover

The Rover

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The rover that will be designed needs to be a mobile scientific platform and an autonomous exploration vehicle at the same time. Some of the tasks that the rover will complete include: traversing anomalous terrain, collecting and storing samples, analyzing terrain samples, interacting with switches and panels through a robotics arm.

 

To achieve these, the rover 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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Evita Psoni

Co-founder & PR Manager

Athens University of Economics and Business

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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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Kontili Evanthia

Human Resources

University of Patras

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Ilianna Limperopoulou

Mobility Subsystem

University of Thessaly

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Kristi Kourtesi

Fundraising Officer

University of Patras

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Maria Sotiria Kostomanolaki

Human Resources Leader

Aristotle University of ThessalonikI

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Konstantinos Nisiagas

Mobility Subsystem Leader

University of Thessaly

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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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Giota Nazlidou

Social Media Officer

University of Patras

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Michalis Leriou

Mobility Subsystem 

University of Patras

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Chrysa Siltzovali

Human Reso​urces

Panteion University

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Christina Plessia

Human Reso​urces & Social Media

University of Patras

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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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Charalampos Koukos

Mobility Subsystem

University of Thessaly

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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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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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Evgenia Faltaka

Web Officer & Computer Subsystem

(Software)

Athens University of Economics and Business

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Ilias Matzarapis

Power Subsystem

University of Patras

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Antonis Spanos

Computer Subsystem Leader

(Software)

National Kapodistrian University of Athens

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Catherine Karamanakou

Computer Subsystem (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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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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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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Aris Sgouros

Computer Subsystem

(Hardware)

University of Patras

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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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Giorgos Giachnakis

Telecom Subsystem 

University of Patras

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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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Stratos Vasilas

Mechanisms Subsystem Leader

National Technical University of Athens

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Stathis Hahamis

Mechanisms Subsystem

National Technical University of Athens

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Thodoris Zerlentis Kafarakis 

Mechanisms Subsystem

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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Giannis Kallias

Mechanisms Subsystem

University of West Attica

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Lambros Pavlopoulos

Mechanisms Subsystem

University of Patras

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Athina Theochari

Mechanisms Subsystem

University of Patras

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Dionysios Garbis

Mechanisms Subsystem

University of Patras

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Manos Maroulis

ERC Remote Leader

University of Thessaly

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Vasileios Mizaridis

ERC Remote

University of Naples Federico II

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George Parlitsis

ERC Remote

Aristotle University of ThessalonikI

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Michel Farach

ERC Remote

University of London

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Filippos Katsimalis

ERC Remote

University of Thessaly

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Ioannis Loizou

ERC Remote

University of Thessaly

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Stelios Tzakas

ERC Remote

University of Piraeus

Rover Advisors

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Konstantinos Papavramidis

Systems Engineering Advisor

Space Propulsion Engineer

Nikos Sarantinos

Nikolaos Sarantinos

Structure Subsystem Advisor

Composites & Structure Engineer

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Evangelos Tsirogiannis

Mobility & Structure Subsystem Advisor

R&D Project Manager 

R&D Mech. Engineer

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Nikolas Tsakonas

Science Subsystem Advisor

PhD(c) in Space Architecture

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Arjun Preetham

Computer Subsystem Advisor

Satellite Operations Engineer

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Elias Chatzitheodoridis

Science Subsystem Advisor

Professor in Mineralogy and Petrology NTUA

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Dimitrios Christopoulos

Telecom Subsystem Advisor

Senior R&D Engineer

Fundraising Advisors

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Eleni Maria Kalafati

Fundraising Advisor

Negotiations Specialist

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

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