{"id":843,"date":"2018-04-25T00:02:05","date_gmt":"2018-04-25T00:02:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.oregonstate.edu\/oregoncoaststem\/?p=843"},"modified":"2018-04-25T00:08:03","modified_gmt":"2018-04-25T00:08:03","slug":"rov2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.blogs.oregonstate.edu\/oregoncoaststem\/2018\/04\/25\/rov2018\/","title":{"rendered":"April 28 – Student underwater robotics competition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oregon underwater robotics competition connects students with marine technology in the Pacific Northwest<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>April 23, 2018 \u2014 Oregon Sea Grant has issued a challenge to students: Design and build an underwater robot that can locate the wreckage of an airplane, deploy equipment to monitor earthquakes, and install renewable energy devices, all of which will be simulated in the Lincoln City Community Center pool on Saturday, April 28, 2018.<\/p>\n

The Oregon Regional MATE ROV competition is an annual event that encourages students from across the state to learn and apply science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills as they develop underwater robots \u2013 also known as remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). These underwater robots are used to complete missions based on real world issues and events.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The competition theme and missions change each year. Because the international competition will take place near Seattle, Washington, this year\u2019s contest will highlight the role ROVs play in the Pacific Northwest, including activities that deal with archaeology, seismology and renewable energy. Through the competition scenario, students learn about the region\u2019s seismic activity, emerging renewable energy technology, and rich aviation history.<\/p>\n

Students also are being exposed to business practices as they are tasked with creating mock companies that work together to \u201cmanufacture, market and sell\u201d their ROVs. This simulated company approach promotes entrepreneurship and leadership skills as students manage a project and budget, brainstorm ideas and engage in problem solving, prepare reports and marketing materials, and deliver presentations, all necessary skills for future careers.<\/p>\n

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The forty student teams participating in this year\u2019s competition are from:<\/p>\n