Research/ PLANETARY ROBOTICS
M.A.V.I.S. - Project AV: (Mars Automated Vehicle for Innovative Science)
Xavier Lopez, Keishally Santiago, Gadiel De Jesus, Gabriel Ortiz, Fabian Benitez
Manipulation & GraspingOpenAlex keyword: robot manipulators
Project AV is an interdisciplinary university project undertaken by the SEDS-UPRM chapter, focused on designing and manufacturing a semi-autonomous Mars rover to compete in the University Rover Challenge (URC). As the first team from the University of Puerto Rico to develop a semi-autonomous rover and robotic arm, the Mars Automated Rover for Innovative Science (MAVIS) represents a milestone in collaborative innovation across diverse disciplines.