HAWKS Engineering: Technical Report

This 22-page report, published by Hoffman Estates High School, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the HAWKS Engineering team for the Ranger 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 HAWKS Engineering and their ROV. Following the abstract, information is provided about the team's ROV, highlighting the design rationale, innovation, problem solving, system approach, vehicle structure, mechanical system, payload and tools, control station, software system, electrical system, and more. The report also covers project management, safety, accounting, lessons learned, and future improvements. The following appendices are included: Safety Checklist, Main Electrical SID (systems integration diagram), Fluid Power SID, and Finances.

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