Colorado RoboSub: AUV Design

In the spring of 2023, I assumed the role of Mechanical Engineering Team Lead for the Colorado RoboSub Team, an interdisciplinary group focused on designing and fabricating an aquatic remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for the national MATE ROV competition. As the lead mechanical engineer, I oversaw the communication and design efforts of the mechanical sub-team. My responsibilities included mechanical component design and optimization, frame and component CAD modeling, and the integration of electrical and software systems.

In the Fall of 2023, our team made the strategic decision to retire our previous sub, "Lazarus," and embark on designing and fabricating a new sub from the ground up. Our design approach focused on enhancing hydrodynamic efficiency, simplifying the integration of competition-specific components, and optimizing the electrical system design and encasement. The result of a year’s worth of collaborative effort across the electrical, mechanical, and software sub-teams is "Chimera."

For a detailed analysis of Chimera and insights into my contributions, check out the link to the 2024 technical documentation below.

Chimera Technical Documentation