XTRa Tropical Robotics: Technical Report

This 21-page report, from Grove Academy, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the XTRa Tropical 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 XTRa Tropical Robotics and their ROV followed by a discussion of project management including a timeline of the ROV's construction. Next, the report provides an overview of the construction of the team's ROV, going into detail on each part of the ROV, including its frame, thrusters, the controller, wiring, and more. Also covered is innovation, the brainstorming process, overcoming problems, safety procedures, testing methodology, troubleshooting strategies and techniques, prototyping and testing, budgeting and accounts, and acknowledgments.

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