Team Titans
Report on IRoC-U 2025
The Indian Space Research Organisation Robotics Challenge – University Edition 2025 (IRoC-U 2025), organized by the U. R. Rao Satellite Centre, focused on autonomous aerial navigation for Mars-like environments under the theme “Fly Me to Mars.” The competition challenged students to design aerial vehicles capable of autonomous navigation, terrain analysis, safe landing detection, and return missions without GPS or external navigation aids.
Out of more than 500 participating institutions nationwide, 16 teams advanced to the finals held at URSC in August 2025. Team Titans from Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering received a Special Innovation Award and secured 4th Prize for their unique aerial robotics approach. The team was felicitated by Jitendra Singh and V. Narayanan on 23 August 2025 during the National Space Day celebrations at Bharat Mandapam.
Department of Space.
Dr. P. K Mishra, Principal Secretary to Prime Minister of India
Report on IRoC-U 2024
The Indian Space Research Organisation Robotics Challenge – University Edition 2024 (IRoC-U 2024), organized by the U. R. Rao Satellite Centre, aimed to promote innovation in space robotics among university students across India. The competition involved multiple stages, including proposal submission, design evaluation, prototype development, and final onsite demonstrations focused on extraterrestrial rover technologies.
Among nearly 1,500 participating teams from premier engineering institutions, Team Titans from Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering secured the top position with their rover “GURUtva,” featuring advanced systems such as autonomous navigation, robotic manipulation, and terrain traversal mechanisms.
In recognition of their outstanding achievement and innovative approach, the team was felicitated by Droupadi Murmu on 23 August 2024 during the National Space Day celebrations at Bharat Mandapam.
Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu.
