UIU MARINER qualifies for the 2025 World Championship
The UIU MARINER team from United International University (UIU) has qualified for the 2025 World Championship MATE ROV Competition, organised by the Marine Technology Society.
This is one of the most prestigious competitions for university students in marine robotics. The event will take place from June 17 to 21, 2025, in Alpena, Michigan, USA.
The Advanced Underwater Robotics and Automation (AURA) crew from United International University recently performed a live demonstration, showcasing their self-built remotely operated vehicle (ROV). During the demonstration, the robot successfully retrieved plastic bottles and tangled fishing lines from a lake. This highlighted the robot's capabilities in environmental cleanup and reflected the team's dedication to environmental stewardship and disaster prevention.
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In just five months, the AURA crew developed six marine robot prototypes, including Hydra Archeleon 2.0 and Hydra Octobot 2.0, marking a significant achievement in rapid prototyping and engineering innovation at UIU. Although the project has been underway for less than a year, this rapid prototyping cycle enabled the team to iterate on designs, validate key systems, and ultimately pave the way for their latest and most capable platform, Hydra Scorpion. Their modular design supports a variety of missions, from shipwreck surveys to underwater infrastructure repairs. Anika Tabassum Orchi and Farhan Zaman led the UIU MARINER team as project manager and head of research and development. Prof. Dr. A.K.M. Muzahidul Islam, Engr, supervised the team: Saifur Rahman, faculty members of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at UIU.
In June 2025, the newly formed UIU MARINER team will travel to Alpena, Michigan, to represent Bangladesh on the world stage, marking the first time a university from the country has done so. Backed by the support and encouragement of the UIU community, the team carries not only cutting-edge technology but also the pride and hopes of an entire nation. The support from UIU authorities will undoubtedly provide a vital boost to the team's morale and performance in this prestigious global competition.
