OES Singapore’s Plan on Local AUV Competition in 2012

Oct 2010

URC (underwater robotic competition)

Background• An annual

competition in a L-tank

• In Singapore since 2006 yearly

• Part of SRG

URC Oceans 2006• First event held as part of IEEE Oceans 2006

conference in Singapore (organised by OES S'pore chapter)

URC SRG 2007-present

• Very innovative robots developed over the years

• Performance and capability increasing

• Some Autonomous vehicles

Proposed new format (for AUV competition)

Objectives of local AUV competition

• Promote OES & local AUV technology• Reach out, promote awareness in underwater

robotics – Universities, Polytechnics and Research Institutes

• Singapore’s visibility in international competitions– Local competitions as part of international ones

• Break new ground in UW Robotics– Increase challenge levels over years

Proposed first AUV Competition

• Target competition date: end 2012• Category – Autonomous (AUV) ; or– ROV

• Environment– Pool

• Allow the use of GPS • Proposed obstacles: as per next slide

• Sponsorship & prize– Commercial involvements encouraged

Proposed MissionsMissions:

• Follow a marked line• Go through a gate• Bump a flare• Surface in a given location

Obstacles:• Gate• Flare

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1. Follow a marked line2. Go through a gate3. Bump a flare4. Surface in a given location

Follow-up actions (Oct 2010)

- Call for volunteers for event organisation: Technical support, marketing, and etc

- Potential link up with USYS Conference in 2012

- Reach out to universities and polytechnics for AUV/ROV development

Proposed AUV Competition

• Target competition date: end 2012• Category – Autonomous (AUV) – ROV

• Environment– Pool

• Allow the use of GPS • Proposed obstacles: as per next slide

• Sponsorship & prize– Commercial involvements