Underwater Robot (UWR)

Underwater Robot (UWR)

A multi-task and technically advanced robotics competition category where students design unmanned vehicles capable of performing underwater missions, demonstrating engineering, control, and problem-solving skills.

Important: The information on this page is provided as a summary. All teams participating in the Underwater Robot (UWR) category are required to thoroughly read the official Category Guideline and Application Guideline.

🎯 Objective

The objective of the Underwater Robot (UWR) Competition is to enable students to design unmanned vehicles capable of operating underwater using modern technologies, and to promote an R&D culture for underwater robotic systems at secondary and higher education levels. The competition aims to enhance participants’ analysis, design, testing, and problem-solving competencies.

🌊 Theme

The competition is based on the theme of protecting underwater ecosystems and developing technological solutions to real-world problems. Tasks are designed to evaluate precision control, object handling, placement, and environmental awareness skills.

👥 Participation Requirements and Team Structure

  • ✔ Open to high school and university students
  • ✔ Teams consist of a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 students, excluding the advisor
  • ✔ Only 2 team members are allowed in the competition area at the same time
  • ✔ The advisor is not permitted to enter the competition area

⚙️ Technical Specifications and Constraints

Dimensions and Weight
No specific limitation (subject to referee approval)
Power and Safety
Voltages above 50V are strictly prohibited
Tether Cable
Minimum length of 20 meters, insulated and waterproof
Emergency Stop
Mandatory (must be easily accessible)
Safety and OHS
Sharp edges, exposed propellers, and systems that may cause leakage are prohibited

🏁 Competition Area and Tasks

  • The competition is held in a pool with dimensions announced in advance
  • Passing through an underwater pipe task
  • Object placement under simulated water currents
  • Collection of unwanted objects
  • Artificial reef construction task

📊 Competition Format and Evaluation Criteria

  • Practice runs are organized depending on the number of participants
  • Each task is evaluated based on its own scoring criteria
  • Task scores and penalty points determine the total score
  • In case of a tie, completion time is taken into account