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Mechatronics and Robotics Society (MARS)

The University of Virginia Mechatronics and Robotics Society (MARS) is a student-run team that designs, builds, and tests autonomous lunar-excavation robots for NASA Lunabotics. UVA Engineering documents the 2026 Lunabotics championship, Artemis Grand Prize, six awards, and hands-on CAD, fabrication, electronics, software, and field-testing work.

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Autonomous lunar excavation robotics, mechatronics, manufacturing, programming, and systems engineering
Name
Mechatronics and Robotics Society (MARS)
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NA
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active

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The University of Virginia Mechatronics and Robotics Society (MARS) is a student-run team that designs, builds, and tests autonomous lunar-excavation robots for NASA Lunabotics. UVA Engineering documents the 2026 Lunabotics championship, Artemis Grand Prize, six awards, and hands-on CAD, fabrication, electronics, software, and field-testing work.
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38.030395
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-78.477477
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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 06:01:18 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 06:01:18 UTC