TECXOTIC : Technical Report

This 25-page technical report, published by , describes the remotely operated vehicle (ROV) the 404 Engineering team created 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 team's ROV is "... designed to perform tasks without damaging the ecosystem and contributing to the decrease of plastic pollution in oceans, the assessment of of coral reef health, and the maintenance of healthy waterways, among others."

This report includes the following sections: Glossary, Abstract, Safety, Design Rationale, Mechanics, Electronics, Software, Software Tooling, Mechanical Tooling, Micro-ROV, Project Management, Testing and Troubleshooting, Conclusion, Safety Apendix, and References.

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