NUWave: Technical Report

This 25-page report, provided by Northeastern University, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the NUWave 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 NUWave and their ROV followed by a discussion of teamwork and project management. Next, the report goes into detail on the design and construction of the ROV, covering aspects such as electrical systems, software used, and payload. Also discussed is team and ROV safety, testing and troubleshooting strategies, and accounting.

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