This video provides a visual of what our current solution will do, while keeping you entertained! Make sure to fill out our survey so we can make it even better! 

An ROV is a remotely operated vehicle. We found out that ROVs have a tether that connects them to the ship to transfer data and be controlled but it can sometimes be damaged leaving the ROV stranded 

What do they currently do to help with this problem?

Have a shorter cable

Use a clump weight

Possible Solutions

Add a GPS correction

Find a shape that won't get carried away as easily 

Use an Optical modem to get rid of the tether altogether

Phase 1:  Make a system diagram and check it with specialists.

Phase 2: Purchase parts.

Phase 3: Put everything together.

Phase 4: Test it.

Phase 5: Make any necessary changes.

Phase 6: Get feedback from users and experts.

We shared our solution with an FRC team, BEAST 2202. Since they know a lot about robotic arms, we were able to get information about how to find parts for our arm and what sorts of tricks they use to make sure their robot arm is in the right place at the right time during their FRC competitions.

We also shared with a robotics specialist, a marine taxonomist, and engineeringn professors to make our idea even better!

We presented our work at the TWIST Robotics Event, Waukesha Scrimmage, Marquette Regional, and Waukesha Sectional!  We got a lot of good feedback and are integrating that into our project and robot designs!