ROV
Our Mission Statement
We are a group of students who have come together to create a highly functional ROV that will contend at the 2010 MATE competition. The innovative nature of underwater robotics provides us with a unique opportunity to apply classroom knowledge and inspire other students in our community.
2010 MATE ROV Competition
Simulate the exploration of the Loihi seamount by deploying instruments, collecting geological and biological samples, taking sensor readings, and plotting data.
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What we are currently doing
Now that we have our mission our team has been busy designing the frame and specific instruments we need to complete the various tasks.
Systems being worked on are…
- An octagon frame
- 2 horizontal and 2 vertical thrusters
- Thermistor
- Crustacean sampler
- PROEARS - Phaseshift Reading Omni-Directional Externally Amplified Rotating Sonograph.
- Depth Sensor
- HUGO clamp
- Bio mat sampler
- 2-3 cameras
- Variable buoyancy
