Phoenix Robotics: Technical Report

This 24-page report, from Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Phoenix 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 Phoenix Robotics and their ROV followed by a discussion of project management, scheduling and planning, and meeting organization. The design rationale section provides an overview of the construction of the team's ROV, highlighting innovation, systems approach, vehicle structure, control/electric systems, payload and tools, propulsion, buoyancy and ballast, building or buying parts, and buying new parts or reusing old ones. Also covered is safety, testing, troubleshooting, budget, cost accounting, acknowledgments, and references. The following appendices are included: GANTT Chart, SID (systems integration diagram), Thruster and Servo Code, Safety, safety procedures, and International Budget.

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