Blueshift Robotics : Technical Report

This 22-page report, published by the Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences, describes the design and construction of FLOAT-E, an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). This report was created by Blueshift Robotics, a student group that participated in the 2021 MATE ROV competitions Ranger class. MATE ROV is a global underwater robotics competition for STEM students. The competition includes Explorer, Ranger, Navigator, and Scout classes.

In the report, an abstract introduces the team and project. The design rationale is then presented, which includes information on chassis and propulsion, buoyancy, tether, the electrical system, and code. A systems integration diagram is also presented. The report also provides information on the gripper design, the evaluation of coral reef health, mussel counting, photomosaic generation, and flying a transect line. Project management, safety, troubleshooting and testing, and budgeting and cost are then considered. The report also provides a list of lessons learned, areas for future improvement, acknowledgements, references, and an appendix. 

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