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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:
