Three IB1 students from Haut-Lac have just finished second in Switzerland’s premier high-school robotics competition: the Swiss Rover Challenge.
Taha, Kirill and Renzo designed, built and operated Miras, their Mars rover prototype, against teams from across the country. Each brought distinct STEM robotics skills to the project: software development, mechanical design and electronics engineering. That balance shaped what they created : a rover built for both efficiency and simplicity.
The competition demanded more than technical knowledge. It required the three to work as a real team, to solve problems as they emerged, and to iterate on designs under pressure. Those are the future skills that matter most. And Miras reflects that: it’s efficient to operate, and straightforward to assemble and repair.
We’re proud of what they’ve accomplished. Not every school sends students to national robotics competitions. Fewer still finish on the podium.
Our thanks go to the Swiss Rover Robotics Challenge and microver.ch for creating the space where this kind of learning happens, where classroom engineering meets real-world design and competition.
