NUWave: Technical Report

This 25-page report, published by Northeastern University, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the NUWave 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 NUWave and their ROV. Following the abstract is an analysis of the team's ROV, highlighting the design and various aspects of the ROVs construction, including electronics housing, overall part selection metrics, power management system, control system flow, thrusters, electrical system integration, and more. Also covered is safety, challenges, future improvements, reflections, budget and cost accounting, schedule, and acknowledgments.

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