Dive into the Deep Blue project

Come up with a simple visual story idea based on underwater exploration or technology related to the "Dive into the Deep Blue" challenge.

Challenge Focus Areas: (Choose One)

1. Underwater Robotics:

   • Develop an idea for a new type of underwater robot or improve an existing one. Explain its design, functionality, and potential uses in ocean exploration or conservation.

2. Marine Conservation Technologies:

   • Propose a technology or method that could help monitor or improve the health of ocean ecosystems. This could include solutions for plastic pollution, coral reef conservation, or tracking marine life.

3. Deep-Sea Discovery:

   • Highlight a recent or hypothetical deep-sea exploration mission. Explain its objectives, the technology used, and any discoveries made or expected.

4. UN Global Goal 14: Life below water

   • Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

Resources:

1. Underwater Robotics:

• How Underwater Robots Could Revolutionize Ocean Exploration (YouTube)
  Offers insight into the technology and potential of underwater robots.

• How AUVs Work: Autonomous Underwater Vehicles Explained (YouTube)
  Explains the design and function of autonomous underwater vehicles, highlighting their uses.

• OceanOne: The Underwater Robotic Avatar (Stanford University YouTube Channel)
  Showcases a breakthrough in underwater robotics, blending human interaction with robotic capabilities.

2. Marine Conservation Technologies:

• The Ocean Cleanup (YouTube)
  Details the innovative technologies developed to address plastic pollution in our oceans.

• Restoring Coral Reefs with Biorock Technology (YouTube)
  Discusses a technology aimed at accelerating coral reef restoration through mineral accretion.

• Tracking Shark Movements with Satellite Tags (YouTube)
  Demonstrates cutting-edge tagging technology used to monitor and conserve shark populations.

3. Deep-Sea Discovery:

• Exploring the Mariana Trench - The Deepest Part of the Ocean (BBC Earth YouTube Channel)
  An exploration of the deepest parts of the ocean, showcasing the technology used in such missions.

• Mysteries of the Deep: Recent Discoveries (Science Channel YouTube)
  Features some of the most recent discoveries in deep-sea exploration and the technologies that made them possible.

• Deep Ocean Live: What Lies Beneath (Sky News YouTube Channel)
  Provides a live exploration of deep-sea environments and their hidden ecosystems.

Celebrating Success: Prize Delivery for "Barca Viitorului" and "Barajul Viitorului" Competitions (05.12.2024)

We are delighted to share that we have successfully delivered prizes to the winners of our very own competitions, "Barca Viitorului" and "Barajul Viitorului." These competitions, which we organized, were aimed at engaging all schools in Cluj-Napoca in the spirit of innovation and creativity among students.

Delivering the prizes was a wonderful opportunity to meet the winners and celebrate their achievements. We are incredibly proud of all the participants for their hard work and dedication. 

Erasmus Project: Workshop on Ocean Sustainability and FTC robotics (21.11.2024)

Alphatronic organized a workshop focusing on the Ocean Sustainability and First Tech Challenge, for our guest students from the Netherlands as part of the Erasmus project. Filip Baba from Year 7, shared his insights from an interview with marine biologist Linett Rasmussen. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn and discuss vital issues surrounding ocean conservation!

STEM Workshop: Inspiring Future Innovators (20-30 Oct.)

We continued to impact other local school students with our workshop! Topic: opportunities in STEM & awareness on the urgent problem of plastic in the oceans. Location: schools in Cluj Napoca & in the rural area in Cluj county.