MATE ROV Competition

MATE ROV Competition MATE international & regional ROV competitions challenge students to design and build underwater rovs

MATE’s mission is to use marine technology to create interest in and improve science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education and to provide the marine technical workforce with well-educated professionals. A hallmark of all MATE’s programs, products, and services is that they are aligned with ocean workforce research and trends.

Don't forget to book your room for the 2026 World Championship in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada! 📆 Date: (Check-in & S...
05/29/2026

Don't forget to book your room for the 2026 World Championship in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada!

📆 Date: (Check-in & Safety inspections June 23-24) | June 25-27, 2026

We strongly encourage teams to stay in Downtown St. John's for the 2026 MATE ROV Competition World Championship. Choosing any of the following accommodations will allow you to stay close to the center of the action (including being walking distance from the Opening and Closing Ceremonies), and offer the most convenient experience (including free shuttles to convention locations!)

The 2026 contracted lodging includes:

📍NEW OPTION Holiday Inn St. John's Conference Centre
📍The Murray Premises Hotel
📍Hilton Garden Inn
📍Fairfield by Marriott
📍The Capital Hotel
📍Memorial University Housing

🔗 For nightly rates and booking information, visit https://hubs.ly/Q04j1yXg0

🚨Team Highlight!🚨The TecXotic team from Tecnológico de Monterrey en Cuernavaca reached an amazing milestone this year! S...
05/28/2026

🚨Team Highlight!🚨

The TecXotic team from Tecnológico de Monterrey en Cuernavaca reached an amazing milestone this year! Since 2019, one of their biggest goals was increasing female participation in the team. After several years of women-led teams and focusing many of their STEM outreach and Corporate Responsibility activities on encouraging girls to join engineering, TecXotic 2026 is now a team made up of 70% women!

This year, a storm cause their lab roof to partially collapse. Despite this, the team still wanted to continue working on their documentation corrections and final details.

"I think moments like that remind us that these projects build much more than engineering skills."

Great work team! It's great see your hardwork and dedication pay off! 🌊



Rock out with MATE! 🎸⚡To match the music theme for the 2026 MATE ROV World Championship, we are dressing on theme for th...
05/27/2026

Rock out with MATE! 🎸⚡

To match the music theme for the 2026 MATE ROV World Championship, we are dressing on theme for the Closing Ceremony! Dress up as your favorite musician or music genre for the closing ceremony on Saturday June 27th!

Show us how you rock!

Last-Minute ROV Fixes – Be World Championship Ready!⚙️🔧As the 2026 World Championship approaches, the pressure builds—an...
05/26/2026

Last-Minute ROV Fixes – Be World Championship Ready!⚙️🔧

As the 2026 World Championship approaches, the pressure builds—and so does the potential for unexpected ROV issues. That’s why being prepared for last-minute fixes can make all the difference between a smooth performance and a scramble on the pool deck. Whether you’re a veteran team or diving into your first MATE ROV Competition, having a solid plan (and the right tools) ensures your vehicle stays mission-ready under pressure.

Before you pack up your ROV, run through this must-follow checklist to make sure your vehicle is in tip-top shape:
🔹Inspect all connections – check for loose wires, frayed insulation, and solid solder joints.
🔹Test all thrusters and motors – confirm functionality and direction.
🔹Confirm control system stability – no glitches, no lag.
🔹Leak check – submerge your ROV to identify any possible leaks in waterproof enclosures.
🔹Tether integrity – ensure your tether is untangled, labeled, and free of damage.
🔹Camera check – clean lenses and test visibility.
🔹Tool test – if your ROV has manipulators, verify movement and grip strength.

And don’t forget to get any replacement parts and pieces from the SeaMATE Store. You can check out our full list of tips, tricks, and reminders for ROV fixes here: https://hubs.ly/Q04hFnb90

The World Championship is just around the corner, get your questions answered now!🤔💬Today's question is about what the m...
05/25/2026

The World Championship is just around the corner, get your questions answered now!🤔💬

Today's question is about what the minimum changes that can be made to an ROV after the pre-qualification submission process. This is a great question to ask before the World Championship! If you haven't checked out the MATE Discourse yet, now's the time. We're breaking down real questions from teams (like this one) with answers from our Technical Manager, Matt Gardner—because honestly....who better to ask?

Got questions? 🙋 We've got answers—straight from the source. Jump in, ask away, and let's figure it out together. 🤝

🔗 Join the conversation - MATE Discourse: https://hubs.ly/Q04hDTtF0

🚨 LAST DAY TO APPLY: Travel Stipends Available for MATE World Championship! 🚨Thanks to the Schmidt Ocean Coalition, trav...
05/22/2026

🚨 LAST DAY TO APPLY: Travel Stipends Available for MATE World Championship! 🚨

Thanks to the Schmidt Ocean Coalition, travel stipends are available to help teams make it to St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador this June.

💰 Awards typically range from $1,000–$3,000 USD
🤖 Open to RANGER, PIONEER, and EXPLORER (new + rebuilding) teams
🌎 Teams from around the world are encouraged to apply

📅 Final deadline: May 25, 2026 11:59 PM EST

🔗 Learn more + apply: https://hubs.ly/Q04g-Pqn0

Let's get you to Worlds! 🌎 ✈️

🚨Team Highlight!🚨ROV teams from Carrollton Middle School Robotics recently competed in the the MATE Southeast Regional R...
05/21/2026

🚨Team Highlight!🚨

ROV teams from Carrollton Middle School Robotics recently competed in the the MATE Southeast Regional ROV Competition in Savannah, Georgia, and ALL FOUR teams placed in their divisions!

"We are incredibly proud of the hard work, teamwork, problem-solving, and dedication shown by all of our students throughout the season. Carrollton Middle School Robotics has a winning history, and this year was no exception."

Great work teams! We are so excited to see your hard work pay off 🌊

Middle School

The 2026 MATE ROV World Championship is fast approaching and it's time to start planning! 🌍We’ve put together a guide on...
05/21/2026

The 2026 MATE ROV World Championship is fast approaching and it's time to start planning! 🌍

We’ve put together a guide on what to consider when planning your travel to St. John’s, Canada, including:

✈️ Travel documents
✈️ Airport information
✈️ Travel with minors
✈️ Local currency, Wi-Fi service, and weather
✈️ Packing advice

Above all — wherever your team is in the world, we hope you stay safe.

🔗 Read all of our guidance on traveling to Canada for the 2026 MATE ROV World Championship here: https://hubs.ly/Q04g-Fs70

It's Q&A Time!🤔💬Today's question is about the wave tank and where staton leaders can be stationed. If you haven't checke...
05/18/2026

It's Q&A Time!🤔💬

Today's question is about the wave tank and where staton leaders can be stationed. If you haven't checked out the MATE Discourse yet, now's the time. We're breaking down real questions from teams (like this one) with answers from our Technical Manager, Matt Gardner—because honestly....who better to ask?

Got questions? 🙋 We've got answers—straight from the source. Jump in, ask away, and let's figure it out together. 🤝

🔗 MATE Discourse: https://hubs.ly/Q04gNLDL0

🎹🎸The 2026 MATE ROV World Tour is coming to the stop near you! 🎸🎹The 2026 MATE ROV World Tour has launched with 26 regio...
05/15/2026

🎹🎸The 2026 MATE ROV World Tour is coming to the stop near you! 🎸🎹

The 2026 MATE ROV World Tour has launched with 26 regional events taking place in the next two months! This weekend, there are FOUR tour stops happening! From China to Michigan, teams around the world are ready to rock!

🔗Find a regional event near you at https://hubs.ly/Q04g7SL60

We wish all of the teams competing the best of luck ⭐ We can't wait to see you and your team at an event soon!

As always, remember to be safe, compete, and have fun!

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