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Water Robots
Competition samples and underwater robots
Design a remotely controlled underwater robot and complete the marker collection mission in a water basin. Aqua Robotics is the future of water engineering.
Real-time control, navigation, and manipulation with remotely operated underwater robots (ROV)
"Water Robot" (Aqua Robotics) is a youth competition focused on robots operating in aquatic environments. Participants deploy remotely operated underwater robots into an artificial pool (4.50m × 2.20m × 0.83m) and control them in real time via video feed.
The main task is to pick markers inside the pool using the robot manipulator and collect them in the designated zone. The competition consists of three stages: preparation, main round, and final.
Build a remotely operated robot designed for underwater operation
Transport markers to the designated point using a manipulator
Perform real-time navigation through FPV goggles or monitor
Demonstrate technological solutions in underwater robotics
Precise underwater movement with camera and sensors
Accurate gripping and delivery of markers to the target zone
Collect all markers in minimum time and win the challenge
The robot must comply with the following technical requirements
Length <= 50 cm, width <= 50 cm, height <= 50 cm, weight <= 25 kg
Equipped with video camera, operated via FPV goggles
Water-safe battery (Li-ion, NiMH), maximum voltage 24 V
Camera, depth sensor, or orientation sensor should be installed
A manipulator mechanism may be used for object gripping
Water-resistant body: plastic, aluminum, or composite material
Robot maximum weight must not exceed 25 kg
The competition consists of three stages: preparation, main round, and final
Participants test their robots in an artificial pool. Judges score technical capability, movement speed, and operational accuracy.
Each participant gets 5 minutes. The first participant to complete the task receives an additional 10 points. Top 5 by score advances to the final stage.
Participants who collect all markers into the target zone in the shortest time take 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
International-standard artificial pool — 4.5 × 2.2 × 0.83 meters
International-standard artificial pool dimensions
Pool depth meets international standard
Markers distributed in the pool for collection
Markers must be delivered to the designated zone
Marker collection and penalty system
Successful delivery of a marker to the designated zone
Being the first to complete the task in the main round
No points are awarded if the robot fails to deliver the marker
Penalty if the robot fails during task execution
The judging panel is formed by the Organizing Committee.
Winners are awarded in the following order:
Important notes and additional conditions:
Competition samples and underwater robots
Design an underwater robot and complete the marker collection mission. Register and showcase your skills at the "FUTURE ENGINEERS" festival.