The MATE ROV Competition is an international underwater robotics competition where students design, build, and operate remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to solve real-world challenges in marine environments.
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MATE ROV Competition
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- Contact: info@marinetech.org
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- Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE)
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About the competition
Comp Info
- Estimated Ann. Participants: 2000
- Cost: Varies
- Estimated Time Commitment: Major
- Participant Format: Small Team
- Event Format: Hybrid
- Competition Format: Performance, Simulation/Challenge
- Reach: International
- Event Size: Small
Participation Information
Teams of students build ROVs and participate in regional competitions. Winners advance to the international competition, where they complete underwater missions and demonstrate engineering skills.
Based on design innovation, ROV performance, engineering skills, and problem-solving abilities.
Trophies, certificates, and recognition for remotely operated vehicle (ROV) engineering
Teams of students build ROVs and participate in regional competitions. Winners advance to the international competition, where they complete underwater missions and demonstrate engineering skills.
1. Register for a regional competition. 2. Design and build an ROV. 3. Compete in missions that test the ROV’s ability to complete underwater tasks. 4. Top teams advance to international finals.
Robotics kits, underwater equipment, programming tools
Based on design innovation, ROV performance, engineering skills, and problem-solving abilities.