Underwater Research Robotics: Technical Report

This 25-page report, from the Alpena High School Underwater Robotics Club, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Underwater Research Robotics team for the Ranger 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 Underwater Research Robotics and their ROV followed by a discussion of project management. Next, the report provides an analysis of the construction of the team's ROV, highlighting various design aspects, such as frame design, the control system, camera design and placement, tether, thrusters, and more. Also covered is company safety, testing and troubleshooting, lessons learned, challenges, reflections, budget, project cost, acknowledgments, and references. Systems integration diagrams (SIDs) and a safety checklist are included.

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