CWRUbotix: Technical Report

This 25-page report, provided by Case Western Reserve University, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the CWRUbotix 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 an abstract introducing CWRUbotix and their ROV followed by a discussion of project management. The Design Rational and Vehicle Systems section goes into detail on the design, construction, and features of the team's ROV. Also discussed is safety, testing and troubleshooting, and accounting and budget. Included are the following appendices: ROV Construction Safety Checklist, ROV Operation Safety Checklist, and Budget and Project Costing.

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