About Bender ARS
Who We Are
Bender ARS (Bender Autonomous Robotic Systems) is a student-run, cross-disciplinary robotics program at Boise State University. Students from every major design, build, and operate autonomous robots that compete in NASA's Lunabotics Challenge at Kennedy Space Center.
Our tagline says it all: Preparing students for industry through practical application. Every subteam, every build cycle, and every competition is structured to give students real engineering experience that translates directly to industry.
By the Numbers
1st
Idaho team to compete in Lunabotics
16th
place finish, debut season
NOVA
Award for systems engineering
30+
students across every major
6
industry-style subteams
Goals for Students
We prepare students for industry through practical application. Every student gains hands-on experience in design, fabrication, software development, testing, and project management. By competing in NASA's Lunabotics Challenge, students work under real constraints with real deadlines, producing real results.
Advisors & Sponsors
Advisors (4)
Dr. Steve Swanson
Boise State University
Oliver MacDonald
Boise State University
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Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
Matthew Oberg
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories
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