R721-SU26-TU&SA-NTN-MATE ROV Underwater

Program Description

Course Details: • Name: MATE ROV Underwater Robotics • Date: July 6, 2026 – June 30, 2027 • Time: Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM; Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Location: Newton Classroom • Grades: G7+ • Prerequisite: None This course introduces students to marine robotics through the MATE ROV Competition framework, challenging teams to operate like an ocean-tech startup. Students will design, build, and deploy a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to solve real-world challenges in offshore engineering, environmental science, and ocean exploration. ​Integrating mechanical, electrical, and software engineering, students gain hands-on experience in CAD design, propulsion, and control programming. Crucially, the curriculum fosters an entrepreneurial mindset: teams must manage realistic budgets, optimize cost-efficiency, and pitch their technical innovations. This experience develops the project management, crisis-solving, and cross-disciplinary collaboration critical for STEM careers. ​The course culminates in the MATE ROV Competition. Acting as a corporate entity, students will test their vehicle in mission scenarios, deliver business-focused technical presentations, and showcase marketing displays to industry professionals and potential "investors". * This course includes 150 hours of coach-led instruction and 200 hours of practice time. This does not cover expenses generated by the competition, which include robot components and other materials, travel costs, and competition registration fees. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course, students will be able to: • Design and Build a fully functional ROV with integrated mechanical, electrical, and software systems. • Operate and Program an ROV to successfully complete mission tasks under competition conditions. • Apply Engineering Principles to solve authentic, ocean-related problems using robotics. • Collaborate Effectively within a multidisciplinary team to manage complex projects. • Communicate Professionally through written technical reports, oral presentations, and visual marketing displays. • Demonstrate Innovation and Critical Thinking by adapting designs and strategies to overcome technical challenges.