Our Rovers

The Firstborn

Lil’ Gaz was the team's first attempt at bringing a rover to life, marking the beginning of the student-built rover at Adelaide University.

More than just a machine, it planted the seed for creativity and practical engineering that would shape all future rovers.

The Foundation Builder

“Egg“ became a team favourite as the team continued their tradition of short, three-letter names. While the rover itself doesn’t look like an egg, it does feature several egg-shaped cutouts in its structure.

As the team’s second rover, this red rover was bold and innovative. Building on the basic six-wheel design, it introduced four steerable wheels and a fully robotic arm. Through a year of experiments and trials, Egg laid the ground for all subsequent rover designs.

The Capability Explorer

“M.I.L.O“ began as a playful but mismatched acronym - Mission in Lunar Orbit - even though the rover was designed to operate on a simulated lunar surface.

Building on the previous design, M.I.L.O pushed the limits of ability. The team successfully implemented advanced payload handling and a water processing system that year.

The Upgrader

Named after the spectacular astronomical phenomenon, Aurora, the fourth rover carried the team’s aspiration of “making impressive things happen”.

Aurora became the turning point for the team - a year where customised systems took centre stage, addressing nearly all operational needs.

The Agility Achiever

“Romulus” followed a mythological route, named after the legendary founder of Rome.

Just as Romulus laid the foundation for a great civilisation, the team’s first four-wheeled rover represented the year of modularity and manoeuvrability. With significant refinements, this rover set new internal competition records for the team.