Yonder Dynamics is a student robotics organization at UC San Diego formally established in Fall 2016. As our primary project, we design and build a Mars rover for the annual University Rover Challenge (URC), a prestigious international competition for college students. Above all, our people are our mission. We believe in developing individuals from the ground up to prepare them for their future endeavors. Now with over 70 active members from a variety of backgrounds, we pride ourselves on inclusivity—robotics is for everyone.

Last year, our rover Contingency placed 18th in the world overall at the 2025 URC world finals. This year, our rover Eternity has qualified again to compete in the URC world finals in Hanksville, Utah.

Participating in this competition requires significant financial support. From travel, lodging, and insurance, the costs add up quickly. We are looking to raise $10,000 in order to attend this year’s URC.

This is a great educational opportunity that we would like to share with as many students as possible and helps us. Each donation helps us in reaching our goal.