KOU ROVER is a pioneering robotics team established in 2019 during the IEEE Turkey Student Branch Solar Rover Competition. Our journey in competitive robotics accelerated with our participation in TEKNOFEST—Turkey’s largest technology competition that brings together thousands of teams nationwide—since 2022, where we’ve demonstrated consistent growth, placing 3rd in 2022, 6th in 2023, and achieving 1st place in 2024 in the Digital Technologies in Industry Advanced Category.

Our multidisciplinary team consists of specialized units in mechanics, electronics, software, science, and organization, working collaboratively at the KILAVUZ Technology Center. We are specializing and developing itself in the field of autonomous ground vehicles.

KOU ROVER benefits from mentorship and collaboration with leading Turkish technology companies including Aselsan and Havelsan, as well as industrial partners like SEW EURODRIVE. We maintain strong industry connections through our alumni network, who now work at these prestigious organizations and help facilitate sponsorship relationships and technical guidance. Our primary sponsor is the Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality, whose support has been instrumental in our success.

We approach the European Rover Challenge with enthusiasm and determination, ready to represent Turkey on the international stage and contribute to the advancement of space technology through innovative solutions and cross-disciplinary collaboration.