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The MATE Underwater Robot Competition Dr Robin Bradbeer

A national partnership of educational institutions and organizations working to improve marine technical education in the U.S. and to meet the workplace needs of America's marine-related workforce and employers. . 26 August 2012. ROV Contest 2011. 2. The Marine Advanced Technology Education (M

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The MATE Underwater Robot Competition Dr Robin Bradbeer

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    1. The MATE Underwater Robot Competition Dr Robin Bradbeer 27 August 2012 ROV Contest 2011 1

    2. A national partnership of educational institutions and organizations working to improve marine technical education in the U.S. and to meet the workplace needs of America's marine-related workforce and employers. 27 August 2012 ROV Contest 2011 2

    3. 19 regional ROV contests that take place across U.S. and in Canada, Hong Kong, and Scotland. (Maybe Japan in 2011). Student teams from middle schools, high schools, home schools, community colleges, and universities participate in the events, which consist of different classes that vary depending on the sophistication of the ROVs and the mission requirements. 27 August 2012 ROV Contest 2011 3

    4. Why? 2/3 the planet covered by water We know more about the surface of the moon than the surface of the earth 60% of the worlds biomass is under the oceans 27 August 2012 ROV Contest 2011 4

    5. Objectives of the contest To introduce technological concepts into marine environment and conservation education programmes. To enhance the awareness of teachers and students to marine conservation and the oceans effects on our planet and our lives. 27 August 2012 ROV Contest 2011 5

    6. Objectives of the contest To provide a platform for design and technology students to partake in a practical design exercise with observable objectives. To promote the development of technical, problem solving, critical thinking, and teamwork skills. 27 August 2012 ROV Contest 2011 6

    7. The Contest classes Three classes of entry: Explorer for university, college and high school Ranger for middle and high school Scout for elementary/primary school 27 August 2012 ROV Contest 2011 7

    8. The missions from 2006 2006 Ocean Observing Systems: Tools for Tomorrow's Science & Technology Workforce (NASA, Houston) 2007 Celebrating the International Polar Year: Science & Technology Under the Ice (St Johns, Newfoundland) 2008 Diving to the Deep: Uncovering the Mysteries of Mid-Ocean Ridges (Scripps UCSD, San Diego) 27 August 2012 ROV Contest 2011 8

    9. The missions from 2006 2009 ROVs: The Next Generation of Submarine Rescue Vehicles (MMAA, Massachusetts) 2010 ROVs in Treacherous Terrain: Science Erupts on Loihi, Hawaiis Undersea Volcano (Hilo, Hawaii) 2011 ROVs: rescuing the oceans; oil spills and other environmental disasters NASA, Houston) 27 August 2012 ROV Contest 2011 9

    10. 27 August 2012 10 ROV Contest 2011

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    20. ROV Contest 2011 The CityU HK ROV kit 27 August 2012 20

    21. ROV Contest 2011 The ROV kit The motors. 27 August 2012 21

    22. ROV Contest 2011 The ROV kit 22

    23. ROV Contest 2011 The workshops (CityU HK) 27 August 2012 23

    24. ROV Contest 2011 The Hong Kong finals (2010) 24

    25. ROV Contest 2011 The World finals (2006) 25

    26. 27 August 2012 ROV Contest 2011 26

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