M.I.A. Robotics: Technical Report

This 25-page report, provided by Alexandria University, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the M.I.A. Robotics team for the Explorer Class of the 2022 MATE ROV competition. MATE ROV is a global competition that challenges STEM students to build underwater ROVs to complete challenges. The competition is split into the following classes based on build complexity: Explorer, Ranger, Pioneer, Navigator, and Scout.

The report begins with an abstract introducing M.I.A. Robotics and their ROV. The design rationale section provides an analysis of the construction of the team's ROV, discussing the design evolution, mechanical design, electrical design, software, computer vision, features, and troubleshooting and testing. The report also covers aspects of safety (lab protocols, company safety philosophy, etc.), logistics (company management, collaborative workspace and code management), and conclusions (challenges, lessons learned, etc.). The following appendices are included: Safety Checklist, Power budget, SIDs (systems integration diagrams), Company Timeline, and Budget Sheet and Project Costing.

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