PoliTOcean: Technical Report

This 21-page report, published by the Polytechnic University of Turin, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the PoliTOcean 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 by introducing PoliTOcean and their ROV, followed by a discussion of company organization, goal setting, and task management. Next is an analysis of the construction of the ROV, discussing design rationale, design evolution, mechanical systems (frame, electronic housing, etc.), the electronic system (power distribution, painted circuit board, etc.), the software system, (sensor board, graphical user interface, etc.), and payload and tools (manipulator, forearm, etc.). Also covered is safety, troubleshooting and testing techniques, accounting, acknowledgments, and references.

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