Hydro-Kinetics: Technical Report

This 21-page report describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Hydro-Kinetics team for the Ranger 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 by introducing Hydro-Kinetics and their ROV. Following the abstract, the report covers the mechanical components used in the ROV (frame, control system, etc.), building versus buying, new parts versus reused, and mission specific tools (manipulator, measuring system, etc.). Also covered is safety, project management, accounting, acknowledgments, and references. Additionally, the report includes an electric SID (systems integration design) and a non-electrical SID.

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