ROV
“ROV” stands for remotely operated vehicle; ROVs are unoccupied, highly maneuverable underwater machines that can be used to explore ocean depths while being operated by someone at the water surface. ROVs are used for a wide variety of purposes, including scientific research, underwater infrastructure inspection and maintenance, search and rescue, and military applications. They allow for safe and efficient exploration and work in environments that are too dangerous or impractical for humans to dive into.
MATE Underwater Robotics: Design, Build, and Pilot Your Future
Are you ready to design a robot that can conquer the depths?
In this hands-on engineering class, you won't just learn about science—you'll apply it. Students will form dedicated engineering teams to design, build, and pilot a fully operational Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV), a tethered underwater robot used across vital industries like oil and gas, deep-sea research, salvage, commercial shipping, criminal Investigation, and more.
Our teams proudly compete in the international MATE ROV Competition across all three levels: SCOUT (open to all students), NAVIGATOR, and RANGER.
What You Will Do:
Engineering: Apply practical math, science, and engineering principles to solve complex underwater mission challenges.
Fabrication: Learn to work with various materials, electronics, and tools to construct a functional ROV.
Competition: Pilot your ROV in underwater missions that mimic real-world industry tasks.
Documentation: Develop crucial professional skills by creating a technical marketing display (or documentation for Ranger) and delivering a formal engineering presentation to judges.
Teamwork: Develop critical collaboration, communication, and project management skills essential for any professional career.
Supported by materials, workshops, and mentors from the MATE Center, this class is more than a competition—it’s an opportunity to develop real-world, industry-applicable skills and a strong foundation for future careers in STEM.