UW ROV : Technical Report

This 25-page technical report, from Washington University, describes the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) the Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle 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 technical documentation 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."

This report includes the following main sections: Abstract, Design Rationale, Systems Integration Diagrams, Safety, Project Management, Testing and Troubleshooting, Reflections, Acknowledgements, and Appendix.

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