20.Jun.2019
The MATE ROV Competition is an event where students from around the world design, build, and operate underwater ROVs to complete a series of tasks. This year, a team of Emirati students participated in the Arab Regional competition for the first time, with the support of their mentors from CerebroX.
The team underwent a rigorous training program to prepare for the competition, which involved learning about the principles of robotics, electronics, and software programming. This all culminated in the developing of practical skills in building and operating underwater ROVs at the international MATE ROV Competition. The team was supervised by a group of experienced CerebroX mentors who provided guidance throughout the training and competition phases.
The regional competition itself was held in Abu Dhabi, where the Emirati team competed against other teams from across the GCC. The Emirati team demonstrated outstanding performance and emerged as one of the top teams, earning them a place in the World Championship in the USA.
The tasks were even more challenging, requiring the ROVs to navigate through complex underwater environments, retrieve samples, and deploy sensors. The Emirati team again performed exceptionally well, earning recognition for their technical skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
At CerebroX, we are extremely proud to have supported the UAE National Team at the MATE ROV Competition. Our passion for STEM education and fostering a love for science and technology in the younger generation has always been our top priority.
Our team was ecstatic to provide training, guidance, and support to the Emirati team, who went on to make history by being the first UAE team to travel to the International Final and compete in the underwater robotics competition. We strongly believe that anyone can achieve greatness with the right motivation and support. That's why we are eager to continue our efforts for next year’s competition! We look forward to seeing this team go from regional winners, to championship title holders.