We are AVBotz

• Weight in air: 36 kg (80 lbs)

• Max Depth: 32 meters (105 feet)

• Top Speed: 4 m/s underwater

• 35,000+ lines of mission code

• Anodized aluminum frame

• 5 years in development

• 8x Thrusters @2:1 thrust ratio

Mechanical team members are responsible for designing and manufacturing the physical structure of the submarine. This year, they will be improving the submarine, using 3D CAD, finite element analysis, CNC machining, 3D printing, and more. Members will maintain all parts of the robot, making sure components are working efficiently and safely. Mechanical recruits should be able to solve physical problems creatively and be willing to work with their hands as well as with their computers for 3D modeling software.

Electrical team members are responsible for designing and maintaining the electrical infrastructure of the submarine. This year, electrical will be improving the current system, which includes incorporating new sensors and circuit boards. Members will maintain the computer, making sure components are working efficiently and safely. Electrical recruits should be interested in learning design principles of circuitry and capable of learning about and handling complex systems with many integrated components.

Software team members are responsible for writing all code for the submarine. Most of the code is algorithms for vision processing, digital signal processing, and mission control. This year, they will be writing code to integrate new hardware, accomplish the new competition tasks, modeling the competition course, and modularizing mission control architecture, as well as improving the efficacy of existing code. Software recruits are recommended to have prior programming experience.

Business team members are responsible for raising funds, creating a positive public image, and organizing outreach projects. This year, they will be presenting sponsorship pitches to companies around the Bay Area, writing emails and calling potential sponsors, and networking at outreach venues like fairs and meetups. Business recruits should feel comfortable meeting strangers and presenting during high-pressure situations, have good writing skills, and be eager to take initiative on their own projects.