Cal Poly UROV: Technical Report

This 9-page report, provided by California Polytechnic State University, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Cal Poly UROV team for the Explorer Class of the 2024 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, and Navigator, and Scout.

The report begins with a discussion of project management and an overview of each Cal Poly UROV team member's role in the ROV building process. The Design Rationale section covers different aspects of the design and construction of the team's ROV, including innovation, ROV propulsion, and the sourcing of ROV parts. Also discussed is accounting and testing and troubleshooting techniques.

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