Our Mission at Husky Robotics
At Husky Robotics, we cultivate elite engineering talent through rigorous hands-on experiences and real-world challenges.
Our student-led team, rooted in the University of Washington, collaborates with industry leaders and has launched hundreds of alumni into Fortune 500 careers. By building advanced autonomous systems, we prepare students to innovate, excel in prestigious competitions, and become distinguished leaders shaping the future of technology and exploration.
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UW Engineers
100+
Fields
22+
Sponsors
13+
Global Rank
3rd
(CIRC 2024)
We believe exceptional engineers emerge from teams driven by purpose and passion. Our mission is not just about building a rover: it's about creating an community where talented students collaborate, innovate, and grow into visionary leaders.
As a Registered Student Organization (RSO) at the University of Washington, we unite over 100 driven students from more than 22 diverse fields. Inspired by the rigorous standards of planetary exploration, we engineer autonomous Mars Rovers that compete internationally in the Rover Challenge Series. Our achievements include 2nd & 3rd place finishes worldwide and consistent podium placements at prestigious events such as the Canadian International Rover Challenge and the University Rover Challenge.
Our flagship rover, Prometheus, symbolizes our commitment to excellence. It combines cutting-edge autonomous systems, robust mechanical design, and sophisticated scientific instrumentation, rigorously tested in mock Martian environments. Through hands-on experience with engineering challenges, our members gain essential skills in mechanical engineering, electronics, software autonomy, material science, biochemical research, and aerospace technology.
Husky Robotics collaborates closely with respected industry leaders, proudly supported by 13 distinguished sponsors who recognize the value of investing in student innovation. Hundreds of our alumni have advanced into significant roles at Fortune 500 companies, prestigious research institutions, and groundbreaking startups, highlighting our program's unparalleled impact. When you join or support Husky Robotics, you become part of something extraordinary. You're investing in future leaders who will shape the landscape of technology, exploration, and innovation.
PIA26556 – Mars Panorama from Perseverance (courtesy of NASA/JPL-Caltech)
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Our Team’s Values
At Husky Robotics, our community is built on genuine connections, mutual respect, and shared purpose. Our community connects future industry leaders, highly skilled collaborators, and driven startup founders. Students who join our team gain access to exceptional career opportunities, mentorship from experienced peers, and a supportive environment designed to advance personal and professional growth. Companies partnering with us benefit from engaging directly with some of UW’s most promising engineering talent, fostering connections that drive industry innovation and collaboration.
Team Structure
Our History
Husky Robotics was founded in 2011, inspired by the launch of NASA’s Curiosity rover and a shared passion for space exploration. What began as a small group of students quickly evolved into a competitive, multidisciplinary engineering team. In 2012, we entered our first University Rover Challenge with a treaded rover called Hydra, and have since grown into one of UW’s most respected technical organizations. Today, Husky Robotics brings together expertise in mechanical, electrical, mechatronic, optics, chemical, biological, and business disciplines, earning top placements at international competitions year after year.
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