UiS Subsea: Technical Report

This 29-page report, published by the University of Stavanger, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the UiS Subsea 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 UiS Subsea and their ROV. Following the abstract is an analysis of the construction of the team's ROV, discussing aspects of its mechanical design and electrical system, including the manipulator arm, electronics housing, connectors, cameras, image processing, autonomous docking, and more. Additionally, the report covers safety, project management, cost planning, acknowledgments, and references.

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