Design Brief, Specifications, and Limits

SeaPerch ROV Design Brief:

Group- Design and test a remote controlled robot that will be able to pick up rings and move them around underwater to designated spots as quickly as possible as well as completing the obstacle course.

Individual- Design and build the hull/body for the underwater ROV.

The Neptune Aquatic Center's pool will be filled with two different challenges: the obstacle course, and the ring test.

The obstacle course will be set up to provide a test to show the ROVs maneuverability. This test will help show the ROVs ability to navigate underwater obstacles such as coral, or even possibly shipwrecks if the ROV is equipped with a camera for data collection (See "Obstacle Course", and "Obstacle Course 2").

Obstacle Course

Obstacle Course 2

The ring test will be set up in order to test the ROVs ability to pick up objects, move them to their desired location, and put them down. This test would be useful to determine how dexterous the ROV is and how well it would be able to cap oil spills, or pick up an item from a wreck (See "Ring Test").

Ring Test

Specifications:
1. Must be powered fully remotely, no direct contact.
2. The vehicle must be no more than 22 inches in any direction.
3. The remote must be operated by the team.

Limits:
1. Only one motor per propeller.
2. The vehicle cannot be dragged.
3. No more than a 12V power source can be used.
4. No more than 8 remote controlled parts (for efficient use by team, 2 controls per hand).