SJSU Robotics



A group of students at San Jose State University

Rover with SJSU Robotics flag
Current Project

This year the team is aiming to compete in the 2026 University Rover Challenge. We are building a Mars rover that can perform certain tasks such as detect life, traverse rough terrain autonomously, and turn levers, flip switches, and move heavy objects on its own.

Robotics members working together
Who Can Join

We welcome students from all majors and backgrounds. We strive to create a diverse team that is inclusive, welcoming, and respectful of all. We want members who are dedicated to learning and working together.

Robotics members around robotic arm
Our Team

We are a multi-disciplinary robotics team with an emphasis in science, technology, and engineering. Each division takes on responsibilities and collaborates on tasks required by our year-long competitions, currently the University Rover Challenge.

Meet Our Leads

2024 - 2025

Samuel Grayson
Spangenberg

President
Business Lead

Kirthika Ashokkumar

Vice President

Ashley Hernandez Mora

Treasurer

Ashley Marie Mercurio

Science Lead
Safety Officer

Kate Oxley

Mechanical Lead

Shin Umeda

Electrical Lead

Michael Kersey

Control Systems Lead

Nina Wang

Mission Control Lead

Ahmad Kaddoura

Intelligent Systems Lead

Team Status

Updated: November 2025
28

Mechanical

10

Electrical

17

Control Systems

5

Intelligent Systems

5

Mission Control

3

Business

2

Science

Contact Us

General Meetings

San Jose State University

Saturday 12pm to 2pm

Room : ENGR 319

Want to Join?

Tryouts held every fall semester

Trial Project Discord

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