Linn:Benton ROV : Technical Report

This 10-page technical documentation, published by Linn-Benton Community College, describes the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) the Linn-Benton team created for the MATE ROV 2021 Competition. This competition is a global underwater robotics competition for STEM students. The competition includes Explorer, Ranger, Navigator, and Scout classes. The teams participating in the competition were tasked with "design[ing] and build[ing] a remotely operated vehicle and the necessary sensors and tooling to tackle the real- world problems of plastics in our ocean, climate changes impact on coral reefs, and the consequences of poor environmental practices on our inland waterways." This report was a requirement of the competition and it's purpose was to challenge teams "... to effectively and efficiently communicate information using clear and concise text along with graphics, illustrations, and data that add to and complement ... the information."

The report includes an abstract, table of contents, project management information and a design rationale. This rationale covers the following components of the ROV: frame, tether, cameras, movement systems, thrusters, controls, buoyancy, power, pneumatics, and claw. Accounting information is also included.

Manuals for each class and technical reports from other teams are available to view separately.