


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.

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.


The Rover

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.
Our Team


Efstratios Rigas
Co-founder & Systems Engineer
University of Patras

Michalis Diakonikolis
Co-founder & Project Manager
Cranfield University

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

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

Kontili Evanthia
Human Resources
University of Patras

Ilianna Limperopoulou
Mobility Subsystem
University of Thessaly

Kristi Kourtesi
Fundraising Officer
University of Patras

Maria Sotiria Kostomanolaki
Human Resources Leader
Aristotle University of ThessalonikI

Konstantinos Nisiagas
Mobility Subsystem Leader
University of Thessaly

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

Giota Nazlidou
Social Media Officer
University of Patras

Michalis Leriou
Mobility Subsystem
University of Patras

Chrysa Siltzovali
Human Resources
Panteion University

Christina Plessia
Human Resources & Social Media
University of Patras

Nikos Pekridis
Mobility Subsystem
University of Thessaly

Panagiotis Sarikas
Mobility Subsystem
National Technical University of Athens

Charalampos Koukos
Mobility Subsystem
University of Thessaly

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

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

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

Ilias Matzarapis
Power Subsystem
University of Patras

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

Catherine Karamanakou
Computer Subsystem (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

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

Ioannis Diakonikolis
Computer Subsystem
(Software)
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

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)

Aris Sgouros
Computer Subsystem
(Hardware)
University of Patras

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

Giorgos Giachnakis
Telecom Subsystem
University of Patras

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
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Stratos Vasilas
Mechanisms Subsystem Leader
National Technical University of Athens

Stathis Hahamis
Mechanisms Subsystem
National Technical University of Athens

Thodoris Zerlentis Kafarakis
Mechanisms Subsystem
University of Thessaly

Andreas Tsolkas
Mechanisms Subsystem
National Kapodistrian University of Athens

Giorgos Theodoropoulos
Mechanisms Subsystem
National Technical University of Athens

Giannis Kallias
Mechanisms Subsystem
University of West Attica

Lambros Pavlopoulos
Mechanisms Subsystem
University of Patras
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Athina Theochari
Mechanisms Subsystem
University of Patras

Dionysios Garbis
Mechanisms Subsystem
University of Patras
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Manos Maroulis
ERC Remote Leader
University of Thessaly

Vasileios Mizaridis
ERC Remote
University of Naples Federico II

George Parlitsis
ERC Remote
Aristotle University of ThessalonikI

Michel Farach
ERC Remote
University of London

Filippos Katsimalis
ERC Remote
University of Thessaly

Ioannis Loizou
ERC Remote
University of Thessaly

Stelios Tzakas
ERC Remote
University of Piraeus
Rover Advisors

Konstantinos Papavramidis
Systems Engineering Advisor
Space Propulsion Engineer

Nikolaos Sarantinos
Structure Subsystem Advisor
Composites & Structure Engineer

Evangelos Tsirogiannis
Mobility & Structure Subsystem Advisor
R&D Project Manager
R&D Mech. Engineer

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

Arjun Preetham
Computer Subsystem Advisor
Satellite Operations Engineer

Elias Chatzitheodoridis
Science Subsystem Advisor
Professor in Mineralogy and Petrology NTUA

Dimitrios Christopoulos
Telecom Subsystem Advisor
Senior R&D Engineer
Fundraising Advisors

Eleni Maria Kalafati
Fundraising Advisor
Negotiations Specialist
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