In the MATE ROV competition, student teams come together as small companies to design,
build, modify and demonstrate an ROV (remotely operated vehicle) built to complete underwater
missions.
What is an ROV and How to Join the Competition
ROVs (remotely operated vehicles) are underwater robots designed to perform tasks underwater. They
are used in a wide variety of industries and for research purposes. Because of the complexity of
these machines, the learning outcomes for students cover a broad spectrum of disciplines.
For more information about joining the MATE ROV Competition please contact us directly.
This competition gives students the opportunity to respond to real-world scenarios with a solution they engineer themselves. Each year the theme changes to challenge new and returning teams to come together to design, build, modify and compete in underwater missions that demonstrate their understanding of the competition brief.
There are four categories covering elementary through university. Each distinct category (Scout, Navigator, Ranger, Explorer) has its own requirements and availability for each category will vary depending on the region.
o Entrepreneurship & Project
Management
o Physics of underwater
robotics
o Electrical engineering
o Mechanical engineering
o Ocean Engineering
o CAD Design & Computer
Science
o ROV design, modifications, repair
and piloting skills
