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KU Leuven · ERC 2027
Olympus Mars Rover

Building a Mars rover from the ground up - Engineering the future of planetary exploration, one component at a time.

Mechatronics
Automation
Robotics
Systems
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Our mission is to design and build a Mars rover from the ground up, pioneering the first ERC team at KU Leuven and striving to compete at the European Rover Challenge in 2027.

OUR MISSION

Student Experience

Student Experience

We aim to create a hands-on engineering environment where students from diverse backgrounds collaborate to design and build a Mars rover from the ground up. Through real-world projects, testing, and iteration, members develop practical skills aligned with industry-level challenges.

Contribute to STEM

Contribute to STEM

We are committed to strengthening engagement in STEM by involving students in robotics and space-focused initiatives. By promoting collaboration, curiosity, and initiative, we create opportunities to turn theoretical knowledge into practical impact.

Compete in ERC

Compete in ERC

Our focus is to develop a high-performance rover for the European Rover Challenge. By advancing our capabilities in autonomy, mobility, and system integration, we continuously push our engineering standards while competing with leading international teams.

KUL

University Team

2026

Launch Year

ERC

Competition

2027

Target Year

TIMELINE

1

Now

Design

2

Sep 2026

Prototype

3

Dec 2026

Build

4

Mar 2027

Optimize

5

Sep 2027

Compete

Ready to launch?

BE PART OF THE MISSION

Whether you're a student eager to build something real, or a company looking to support the next generation of engineers — there's a place for you on the Olympus MARS team.