UR2: Technical Report

This 25-page report, from Alpena High School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Underwater Research Robot Company team for the Ranger 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 by describing the Underwater Research Robot Company followed by a discussion of project management. The Design Rationale section goes in depth on the design and construction of the team's ROV, discussing aspects such as the design process, the electrical, mechanical, and camera systems, and software used. Also covered in the report are mission specific tasks, testing and troubleshooting techniques, safety, and business accounting. The following appendices are included:

• Operations and Safety Check Sheet
• Safety Training Chart
• Tether Protocol
• Tether SID [systems integration diagram]
• Non ROV Device SID

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