ABOUT US
The University of West Florida Underwater Robotics Capstone Team is designing an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) for the 2025 RoboSub competition. The team began in 2024 as a project for senior mechanical and electrical engineering students completing their Capstone. The team has since gained junior level students who joined the team to complete Summer Undergraduate Research. The team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of underwater robotics and artificial intelligence. We aim to showcase our technical expertise and innovative solutions at the 2025 RoboSub competition. Established in 2024, this will be the team's first time competing in RoboSub.
Sub Teams
Electrical
Our electrical team is focused on ensuring that each component receives the required voltage along with being properly wired in a safe manner. Some items this team works on include:
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Electrical Schematic
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Battery Life
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Power Rail
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Acoustic Receiver
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On/Off Switch Integration
Mechanical
Computer
Our Mechanical team is focused on designing and assembling the frame of the sub so it is positively buoyant and the interior is water proof. Some components this team works on are:
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Thruster Mounts/Shrouds
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Frame Structure
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Custom Claw Build
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Torpedoes
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Markers​
The computer team is in charge of programming the sub using Robot Operating System (ROS2) to create a package which integrates image recognition with the Pixhawk Thruster controls to drive/orient the sub in the correct direction to complete the tasks. Some items this team works on include:
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ROS2
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YOLO/OpenCV
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PixHawk
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Jetson Orin Nano
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Python
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Updating Youtube Channel/Website
Contact Us
Youtube
Address
Building 4, Room 223
11000 University Parkway
Pensacola, FL 32514