Team Polar is a TU/e student team building a sustainable, autonomous, and affordable research vehicle for Antarctica. In January 2023 they tested their first prototype, lovingly
called the Ice Cube, in Norway. And it passed with flying colors. Their skid steering method proved effective, the range was further than expected and the cold barely impacted
the battery capacity. There was only one minor issue with the clearance of the wheels, which can be easily resolved. On the way back, three members visited several universities
and institutes to spread the word on their development and to be inspired by other universities’ programs for student learning.