Autonomous Robotics, Built by Students
We are Bender Autonomous Robotic Systems, a Boise State University student team. We design and build autonomous lunar robots, then compete with them in the NASA Lunabotics competition at Kennedy Space Center.
Students from every major build this robot
Bender ARS is a student-run robotics program at Boise State University. Each season we design and build an autonomous lunar robot and take it to the NASA Lunabotics competition.
The program spans mechanical engineering, software development, and project management. Students leave with hands-on experience that carries into industry careers.
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Bender Critical Design Review - End of Fall Presentation
The Bender ARS Team has it's final design presentation for the fall semester on December 4th starting at 5:30pm! The event will showcase the students work over the last few months, their physical prototype and testing builds, and their goals for the spring semester as they move to build their newest robot!
Fund the next robot
Return to Kennedy Space Center for the next Lunabotics competition cycle with an improved robot design and expanded capabilities.
$74,175 to go, out of $75,000
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Musgrove Engineering
Orbiter Sponsor
Five subteams
Navigation
Builds the autonomous pathfinding and obstacle avoidance.
Chassis & Drivetrain
Designs the frame and body and builds the power transmission and mobility systems.
Regolith
Builds the excavation and material handling systems.
Project Management
Keeps the schedule and budget on track.
Technical Marketing
Writes the documentation and leads outreach.
Help us build the next robot
Students, advisors, and sponsors all keep this team running. Find where you fit.