Hephaestus Robotics: Technical Report

This 25-page report, published by Hephaestus Robotics, Technology & Maritime Transport, describes the design and construction of the underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) created by the Eternal team for the Ranger Class of the 2023 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 that introduces Hephaestus Robotics and their ROV followed by a discussion of team roles, team organization, and scheduling and planning. The design rationale section provides an overview of the design and construction of the ROV, highlighting the electronics enclosure, frame, control/electrical system, propulsion, buoyancy and ballast, payload and tools, and more. Information is then provided on safety with a safety procedures list. Also covered is testing and troubleshooting, future improvements, accounting, acknowledgments, and references. A budget table, cost accounting table, a system integration diagrams (SID), and a fuse calculation table are included.

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