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MATE ROV terms Leach
MATE ROV Vocabulary Terms Coach Leach
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ROV | A remote operated vehicle is a tetherered underwater robot, controlled from a boat or the surface. |
| Tether | The cable connecting the ROV to the control system, providing power and transmitting data. |
| Thruster | A propeller-driven motor used to maneuver the ROV in various directions. |
| Frame | The structure of the ROV, usually designed to be lightweight yet strong enough to support components. |
| End Effector | The tool or maniputlator attached to the end of a robotic arm to perform tasks. |
| Ballast Bouyancy Control | Techniques used to adjust the ROV to be neutrally buoyant. |
| Pressure Hull | A waterproofcontainer that protects sensitive electronics from water pressure. |
| Buoyancy | The upward force exerted by a fluid, allowing objets to float or be suspended |
| Density | The mass of an object divided by its volume and crutial for calculating how much ballast is needed. |
| Water Pressure | The force exerted by water on an objet; increases with depth. |
| Pitch Roll Yaw | The three axes of rotation for an ROV. |
| Control Box Panel | The surface console where the operator monitors and controls the ROV's motors and tools. |
| Microcontroller | A compact integrated circuit designed to govern a specific operation in an embedded system. |
| Voltage and Current | Key electrical measurements where MATE ROV classes typicall uses 12V or 48V systems. |
| Fuse | A safety device that breaks the circuit if the current is too high. |
| Company | MATE refers to teams as copanies to emulate real-world engineering workplaces. |
| Technical Report | A document detailing the design, construction, and testing of the ROV. |
| Marketing Display | A poster presented by the team to communicate their engineering process and design choices to judges. |
| Product Demonstration | The underwater mission in the pool where the ROV performs tasks. |
| Iteration | The process of testing, refining, and improving a design multiple times. |
| Static Probe | A simple tool attached directly to the ROV frame, often used for picking up or manipulating items. |
| Manipulator Arm | An articulated robotic limb used to grasp or interact with objects in the water. |
| Grappler | A tool specifically designed for grabbing and holding items, often claws or grippers. |