Each Spring, as part of Intro to Oceanography, students learn the basics of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). They design and build their own ROV allowing them to learn new skills including the engineering process, using power tools, and soldering. Several students compete in the SeaPerch ROV program hosted by RoboNation. Each team of students designs, builds, tests, and drives their own robot from materials in the provided kit. The regional competition, held at the University of West Florida, challenges teams to complete an obstacle course in the fastest time, and a mission course following the year's theme. Depending on scores at the regional competition, some teams progress to the International Competition.

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In the 2023 competition, our Team Burrfish took second place at the regional competition and progressed to the international competition held at the University of Maryland. There they took 10th place overall in the world! Check them out below!

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In addition to building ROVs for competition, we students introduce ROVs to elementary school students as part of school groups and camps.