MATE ROV Competition 2021: In-Person Ranger Class - Manual

This 82-page manual, from the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center, was provided to those competing in the Ranger Class at the MATE ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) 2021 competition. This competition is intended to help individuals develop a mindset for innovation and collaboration. The competition is divided into the following competition classes: Explorer, Ranger, Navigator, and Scout. These classes are "based on the level of complexity required to build the vehicle." For 2021, competitors 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 manual provides all the rules, requirements, and guidelines for teams competing in the Explorer Class of the competition. A table of contents and the following sections are included: 2021 MATE ROV Competition, Overview, Product Demonstration, Product Demonstration Prop Building Instructions and Photos, Vehicle Design and Building Specifications, Competition Rules,  Engineering and Communication, and Submission Guidelines and Key Deadlines. 

Additional manuals and competitor technical reports are available to view separately.