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Special congratulations to this year's winners:
SeaBotix is very proud of all the teams that participated. We look forward to continued years of support to those teams that chose to use our educational thrusters. Keep up the good work. The Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) Center coordinates an international student underwater robotics (remotely operated vehicle or ROV) competition and a network of 20 regional ROV contests that take place across U.S. and in Canada, Hong Kong, Scotland, and Japan. Student teams from upper elementary, middle schools, high schools, home schools, community colleges, universities, and community organizations, such as the Boys and Girls Club and 4-H, participate. The competitions consists of three different "classes" that vary depending on the sophistication of the ROVs and the mission requirements. In addition to technical skills, the events help students to develop the ability to problem solve, think critically, and work as part of a team. By connecting students with employers and professionals from the workplace, the competitions also expose students to ocean-related career opportunities and help them to see the pathways to those careers. For more information on MATE visit http://www.materover.org
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SeaBotix would like to congratulate all those that participated in this year's MATE ROV Competition at the Neutral Buoyancy Lab (NBL) at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. 2011 marked the 10th year of international competition, with each year continuing to grow. There were more than 50 teams that competed in two classes (Ranger and Explorer). Teams traveled from all over the world to compete.
