Nugget Industries: Technical Report

This 24-page report from Wentworth Institute of Technology describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Wentworth Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (WUROV) 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 WUROV and their ROV. The design section provides an overview of the construction of the ROV, discussing design evolution, aspects of mechanical design, electrical systems, software, and the ROV's gripper. Next, the report covers the company's safety philosophy, safety protocols, and vehicle safety features, including safety checklists. Also covered is project management, company organization, collaboration, budget and project costs, conclusions, and references.

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