Dear Nvidia Team,
I am writing to you on behalf of the Mars Rover Team at the Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai, an ambitious group of students dedicated to innovation in space exploration. We are reaching out to you with a sincere request for sponsorship of a Jetson Orin Nano to support our participation in prestigious rover competitions such as the University Rover Challenge (URC) and the Indian Rover Challenge (IRC).
The Mars Rover Team at IIT Bhilai has been selected to represent our institute in these renowned competitions, which attract top talent from universities around the world. Our team’s focus is on designing and developing an autonomous rover capable of navigating the challenging terrain of Mars-like environments. This endeavor not only demonstrates our technical prowess but also emphasizes our commitment to pushing the boundaries of space exploration technology.
As we prepare for these highly competitive events, advanced computing technology plays a critical role in enhancing the capabilities of our rover. The Jetson Orin Nano from Nvidia is renowned for its exceptional AI performance and energy efficiency, making it an ideal platform for real-time sensor processing, autonomous navigation, and computer vision tasks essential for our rover’s operations.
The technical specifications of the Jetson Orin Nano, including its 12-core GPU architecture, capable of delivering 254 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) for AI applications, are crucial for our rover’s onboard processing needs. These capabilities will enable us to implement complex algorithms for obstacle detection, terrain mapping, and autonomous decision-making, ensuring optimal performance in simulated Mars environments.
However, as a student-led initiative, we face financial constraints that limit our ability to independently acquire such advanced technology. Therefore, we are reaching out to Nvidia, a global leader in AI computing, with a humble request for sponsorship of a Jetson Orin Nano. Your support will not only empower our team to compete at the highest level but also provide invaluable learning opportunities for our members, who represent the future of space technology and exploration.
We firmly believe that through collaboration with industry leaders like Nvidia, we can achieve our goals and contribute significantly to advancing space exploration technology. Your sponsorship will not only benefit our team but also inspire the next generation of innovators and pioneers in the field of space robotics.
We sincerely hope that you will consider our proposal and extend your support to the Mars Rover Team at IIT Bhilai. We are eager to discuss any terms or requirements you may have and explore potential opportunities for collaboration. Thank you for considering our request, and we look forward to the possibility of partnering with Nvidia to propel our rover project to new heights.
Sincerely,
GALABA VAMSI
galabav@iitbhilai.ac.in