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RoboBoat Competition Details


RoboBoat is an annual international competition organized by RoboNation that challenges student teams to design and build autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) to complete various tasks on a water course.

Key Details:

  • Organizer: RoboNation
  • Venue: The competition is typically held at Reed Canal Park in South Daytona, Florida, USA.
  • Eligibility: Open to undergraduate and graduate students from universities and colleges worldwide.

Competition Objectives:

The competition involves a series of challenges designed to test the capabilities of the ASVs. Tasks may include:

  • Autonomous Navigation: Navigate through a series of buoys without human intervention.
  • Object Detection and Avoidance: Detect and avoid obstacles in the water.
  • Task Execution: Perform specific tasks such as docking, delivering objects, or interacting with floating devices.

Structure and Rules:

  • Design and Build: Teams are responsible for designing and constructing their own ASVs, focusing on innovation, autonomy, and robustness.
  • Autonomy: ASVs must operate autonomously without human control once they start the course.
  • Technical Reports: Teams must submit technical reports that detail their design process, engineering solutions, and mission strategies.
  • Presentations: Teams present their projects to a panel of judges, explaining their design choices, the functionality of their ASVs, and how they addressed specific challenges.

Scoring:

Teams are evaluated based on:

  • Performance: Successful completion of tasks and navigation through the course.
  • Design and Innovation: Quality and creativity of the ASV design.
  • Technical Documentation: Clarity, thoroughness, and technical merit of the reports.
  • Presentations: Effectiveness and clarity of the project presentations.

Resources and Support:

  • Workshops and Webinars: RoboNation provides various resources, including workshops, webinars, and forums, to help teams prepare for the competition.
  • Past Competition Data: Access to information from previous competitions to guide design and strategy.

Upcoming Event

  • Dates: Specific dates for the 2024 RoboBoat competition will be announced on the RoboNation website.
  • Location: Reed Canal Park, South Daytona, Florida, USA.

How to Get Involved

  1. Form a Team: Assemble a group of interested students and a faculty advisor or mentor.
  2. Register: Follow the registration guidelines on the RoboNation website.
  3. Build and Test: Design and build your ASV, and conduct rigorous testing to ensure reliability and performance.
  4. Prepare Reports and Presentation: Document your design process and prepare to present your project to the judges.

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