Sample Return Robot Return Challenge

NASA Sample Return Robot Return Challenge at WPI Concludes

“Autonomous robots roamed across the grassy terrain at Worcester Polytechnic Institute searching for samples to collect at the 2012 Sample Return Robot Challenge in Worcester, Mass., June 14-17. The challenge: design, develop and demonstrate the next generation of robots capable of exploring the landscapes of other worlds. Eleven teams initially registered for the competition. Six teams made it to WPI for the start of the challenge. After weigh-in and inspections, one team (Space Pride — http://www.spacepride.com) successfully met all requirements and competed in the challenge but did not win a cash prize.”