The ROV to beat.

Above are some photos and a video of last year's ROV in action. This was the first year we incorporated semiconductor technology into the design of our control system and the difference was astounding! The maneuverability of last year's ROV allowed us to perform practice rounds in record breaking time. This year, we want to make our ROV even more maneuverable. Not only are we working to optimize the PWM frequency (which allows us to speed up and slow down the ROV in a manner more compatible with our motors and transistors), but we're also completing a control system that gives us a seamless transition between moving and turning, increasing our maneuverability, and hopefully, decreasing our mission time.

-Michael Ikegami

Pressure housing

The pressure housing has been machined out of UHMWPE, with the generous assistance of Dr Stuart Lilie. Without the time and equipment of Dr. Lilie, this pressure housing would have been nearly impossible to produce. Thanks to him, we have been able to produce a beautiful pressure housing, which should keep our electronics nice and dry.

-Kieran Wilson