The Australian Rover Challenge (ARCh), hosted annually by the University of Adelaide, is a prestigious robotics competition that draws university students from both Australia and international locations.

In this intense competition, participants engage in a full-scale Lunar mission scenario, operating semi-autonomous rovers they have designed and built themselves.

The event is distinguished by a custom-built simulated lunar environment where competitors demonstrate their technical prowess. The challenges include navigation, resource gathering, and construction tasks, all designed to mimic the conditions of the Lunar surface. This focus on Lunar exploration sets the ARCh apart from other rover competitions globally, which typically concentrate on Martian environments. This unique aspect of the ARCh adds an exciting dimension to the competition, as it requires students to creatively address the specific challenges of Lunar exploration.