2023

Underwater Robotics 

The regional MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) Competition brought together student teams from across the area to showcase their underwater robotics skills at the university pool facilities. Participating teams designed, built, and operated their custom ROVs to complete challenging mission tasks that simulated real-world marine scenarios. At the university pool, teams navigated their robots through obstacle courses, performed mock maintenance operations, and conducted simulated scientific sampling missions. Students presented their technical designs to industry judges, explaining their ROV's unique features and the engineering decisions behind their builds. The competition provided a professional-level experience that tested participants' skills in mechanical engineering, electronics, problem-solving, and technical communication. This regional event served as a qualifying round for teams hoping to advance to higher levels of MATE ROV competition, while giving students hands-on experience with underwater robotics technology.