MAVIS was developed to address the core challenges of the University Rover Challenge (URC): autonomous navigation, life detection, and precise manipulation via a robotic arm. Through this endeavor, the team gained essential experience in system integration, unifying mechanical design, electronics, and software into a cohesive platform. However, MAVIS also revealed critical avenues for refinement, including mobility speed and efficiency, robotic arm stability, electrical power management, and software autonomy. Building upon the lessons learned, Project AV’s next-generation rover aims to overcome its limitations, introducing a more robust design with enhanced durability, optimized control systems, and higher overall mission performance. This evolution exemplifies our commitment to teaming up across different areas and to continuous engineering innovation, positioning our team at the forefront of student-led space technology development.