The BYU Mars Rover and the 2022 University Rover Challenge

Abstract

Our team designed, developed, and implemented a rover capable of autonomous and manual remote operation for the purpose of competing in the University Rover Challenge (URC). In this paper, we present and discuss the critical role that telemetry systems play in facilitating communication between sensors onboard the rover and the base-station computer. The rover features multiple sub-systems such as a science module, cameras, and other components that utilize various modern communication techniques to enable a fully functional system.