Aquaphoton Academy: Technical Report

This 25-page report, published by Alexandria University, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Aquaphoton Academy team for the Explorer Class of the 2023 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 Aquaphoton Academy and their ROV. Following the abstract is an analysis of the team's ROV, highlighting the design evolution and different aspects of the design and manufacturing process, vehicle core systems, and mission specific auxiliary tools. The report also covers safety, testing and troubleshooting, company logistics, and conclusions. The following appendices are included: SIDs (system integration diagrams), Construction Checklist, Operational Safety Checklist, Company Structure and Job Description, Project Budget, and Cost Breakdown.

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