FREE Robotics Program

Would you like to take control of a Robotic Mars Rover?

Take on the role of an Engineer or Scientist in Mission Control to direct a real Mars Rover!

This program will give you a taste of robotics, geology, and teamwork required to successfully manage a robotic rover on the surface of Mars. You will complete an online preparatory program and come together with other students in Mission Control at VSSEC to operate a rover on Mars over a 2-hour period.

Your challenge will be to successfully control a rover on the surface of Mars; to drive it to a location of your choice, operate that instrument and analyse and interpret the data obtained.

This program runs on weekends and during school holidays at the Victorian Space & Science Education Centre, in Strathmore.

This FREE program is supported by the Victorian Government Challenge and Enrichment Series.

Who can apply?

Victorian government school students from Years 7 to 12. Send this to a friend (or 10 😊) and come participate in an eventful day and broaden your understanding of robotics and remote interplanetary robotic operations!

Apply Now!

Once you have clicked on 'sign up' and completed the form, more information will be sent to you regarding dates/times, and preparatory material for the day. You will be placed in a working group with a maximum of 24 students in each session.