The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Competition challenges student teams from around the world to design and build Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). ROVs are tethered, piloted robots used for underwater exploration, data collection, and various service missions. Each year, the MATE competition introduces a new theme that reflects current real-world ROV applications, encouraging teams to innovate solutions that address present global needs.
The international competition gathers teams representing countries around the globe as far as Italy, Hong Kong, and Egypt. Teams demonstrate their ROV's functionality in a live product demonstration in which the robot must complete tasks that simulate real-world ROV applications. In addition, teams must justify their design choices through marketing strategies, comprehensive documentation, and a presentation--highlighting the multidisciplinary nature of engineering projects.
For additional information visit the MATE Competition website.