Sound School Robotics : Technical Report

This 21-page report, published by the Sound School, describes the design and construction of Mildrid, an underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV). This report was created by Sound School Robotics, a student group that participated in the 2021 MATE ROV competitions Ranger class. MATE ROV is a global underwater robotics competition for STEM students. The competition includes Explorer, Ranger, Navigator, and Scout classes.

In the report, an abstract covers the projects and a group history is presented. Next, a safety overview and checklist are highlighted. Project planning is also considered. The report then outlines the design rationale, which includes information on the manipulator, tether, thrusters, control box, camera, buoyancy, power systems, and structure. A software summary is then presented. The report then considers testing and troubleshooting, financial decisions, the company's organization, and challenges faced. Finally, the report provides a short team biography, information on areas of improvement, acknowledgements, and references. 

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