Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles Team: Technical Report

This 25-page report, published by the University of Washington, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (UWROV) team for the Explorer Class of the 2022 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build underwater ROVs to complete challenges. The competition is split into the following classes based on build complexity: Explorer, Ranger, Pioneer, Navigator, and Scout.

The report begins with an abstract introducing UWROV and their ROV. The design rationale section provides an analysis of the construction of the team's ROV, discussing systems approach, vehicle structure, propulsion, payload and tools, and more. The report also covers safety, critical analysis, accounting, references, and acknowledgments. System integration diagrams (SIDs) and the following appendices are included: Safety Checklists, Lab Safety Policy, and Cost Accounting.

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