Blume Team: Technical Report

This 25-page report, published by Universidad de Ingeniería y Tecnología, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by Blume 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 Blume Team and their ROV. The design rationale section provides an analysis of the construction of the team's ROV, discussing aspects of mechanical design (enclosures and sealing, buoyancy, etc.), electrical design (onboard electronics, tether system, etc.), software design (pilot interface, computer vision), and the ROV's design evolution. The report also covers safety, logistics, conclusions, and references. The following appendices are included: Current Consumption, SID (System Integration Diagram), Operational and safety checklist, Project timeline, Budget sheet, Project costing, and nonROV characteristics.

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