The RoboSub Competition is a student robotics challenge in which teams race autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) of their own design through an aquatic obstacle course.
Missed the ASVC Finals? No problem, click here to watch the full webcast of the competition finals.
Here is an abbreviated timeline of the webcast:
0:00 Introduction
22:00 University of Central Florida
52:00 University of Michigan
86:30 Virginia Tech
115:00 U.S. Naval Academy
143:30 University of Rhode Island
171:30 Conclusion
Congratulations Michigan!
The University of Michigan beat out 12 other schools and took first place in the 3rd International Autonomous Surface Vehicle Competition in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Using strong performances in the qualifying rounds, Michigan lead a field of five teams that made it to the finals of the event. Two-time defending champion University of Central Florida ended up in second place with University of Rhode Island, Virginia Tech and the U.S. Naval Academy rounding out the top five places.
Prize Money Awards:
1st Place – University of Michigan: $8,000
2nd Place – University of Central Florida: $5,000
3rd Place – University of Rhode Island: $1,000
4th Place – Virginia Tech: $1,000
5th Place – U.S. Naval Academy: $1,000
Special Awards:
Thermal Management and Professional Communication – Embry Riddle Aeronautical University: $1,500
Keel-Up Award for Ingenuity and Quality of Component Design – National Cheng Kung University: $1,000
Sportsmanship and Cooperation – UCF and USNA: $500 each
Plug-and-Play Award – Florida Atlantic University: $500
Read a detailed article on the event here.
Click here to view video recaps from each day of the competition including practice runs and static judging.
2010 Picture Gallery
Participating Teams
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Georgia Tech Marine Robotics
- Georgia Tech Savannah Robotics
- National Cheng Kung University
- Old Dominion University Engineering Team Technology
- Old Dominion University, Mechanical Engineering
- U.S. Naval Academy
- University of Central Florida
- University of Michigan
- University of Rhode Island
- Villanova University
- Virginia Tech
Contact Information:
- Felix Pageau, Technical Director - rules, procedures, specifications
- Leslie Hinton, AUVSI, Logistics - onsite logistics, housing, team registration, general information
- Daryl Davidson, AUVSI Foundation, Competition coordination
- Wendy Siminski, Sponsorship
- Alysa Reich, AUVSI, Media Requests
Check here for team discounts on equipment.
Tentative Schedule
Team Check-In and Orientation
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Wednesday 9 June 1700hrs
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Safety Inspections and In-Water Practice Time
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Thursday, 10 June
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| Static Judging and In-Water Practice Time |
Friday, 11 June
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| Qualifying Runs |
Saturday, 12 June
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| Finals |
Sunday, 13 June
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| Evening Awards Party |
Sunday, 13 June
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Click here for spectator information.
Hotel Information
Founders Inn & Spa
5641 Indian River Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
(757) 424-5511
Event Rate: $124 per night plus waived resort fee
To book online:
http://booking.ihotelier.com/istay/istay.jsp?groupID=455459&hotelID=15371
Special Considerations: The pool at the Founders Inn will be open for vehicle testing from 2000hrs until 0500 hrs daily starting on 9 June 2010
Cancellation Policy: Rooms must be canceled 72 hours in advance to avoid a penalty.
Reservation Cut-off Date: 1 June 2010