Proven Robotics : Technical Report

This technical documentation, published by Purdue University, describes Triton, the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Proven Robotics team for the MATE ROV 2021 Competition. This competition is a global underwater robotics competition for STEM students. The competition includes Explorer, Ranger, Navigator, and Scout classes. The teams participating in the competition were tasked with "design[ing] and build[ing] a remotely operated vehicle and the necessary sensors and tooling to tackle the real- world problems of plastics in our ocean, climate changes impact on coral reefs, and the consequences of poor environmental practices on our inland waterways." This technical documentation was a requirement of the competition and it's purpose was to challenge teams "... to effectively and efficiently communicate information using clear and concise text along with graphics, illustrations, and data that add to and complement ... the information."

This 25-page report includes an introduction and the following main sections: Safety, Mechanical Design Rationale, Mission Tools Rationale, Electrical Design Rationale, Software Design Rationale, Logistics, Conclusion, and Appendix. Appendices include a safety checklist, software flowchart, fluid power system interconnect diagram, and more. 

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