Judges

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Welcome Judges

Thank you for supporting the RobotX teams and our future workforce!

Judge Acceptance Form

Thank you for your interest and availability in being a RobotX judge! Click below to get started on completing the acceptance form.

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2024 Maritime RobotX Challenge

3-9 November 2024 | Nathan Benderson Park | Sarasota, Florida, USA

The RobotX teams have worked hard to prepare their systems for competition this November. Thanks to your support as a RobotX judge, we are able to make it all possible. With your expertise, we hope to provide these teams with a valuable learning experience for them to continue growing their skill set and better prepare them for future research or the workforce. 

Let’s get started:

  1. Complete Judge Acceptance Form below
  2. Complete the Judges’ Training
  3. Meet the RobotX teams
  4. Send questions to Julianna Smith
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Event Information

The 2024 Maritime RobotX Challenge (RobotX 2024) will be conducted 3-9 November 2024 at the Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota, Florida, USA. 

Nathan Benderson Park Address: 5851 Nathan Benderson Cir, Sarasota, Florida, USA 34235

Parking: On-site parking will be available for everyone in the main parking lot. (Note: No shuttle bus is available this year.)

Lodging and Travel: RobotX Judges are responsible for coordinating the necessary lodging and travel accommodations. The RobotX event staff will be staying at the Ameniti Bay BW Signature Collection. Booking Link: Event Rate | Government Rate. (Booking closes on October 7, 2024.)

Packing List: We’re going to be in and out of the sun all-day, so pack accordingly! This includes comfortable clothes (long shorts, casual slacks, capris, or skorts) with comfortable shoes. Durable and weatherproof shoes are recommended due to the beach setup at the venue.

Judge Resources

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Judges Training Manual

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Schedule & Maps

Event Schedule (Download)

Updated October 17, 2024

 

Presentation & Assessment Schedule (Download)

Published October 16, 2024

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Score / Observation Sheets

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Online Judge Resources

Leading up to the event, online judges will evaluate Design Documentation submissions, Please review the training video below, walking judges through the training manual and information needed to be an online judge!

 

Pre-Competition online judge training – coming soon!

 

The Pre-Competition submissions will all be scored in the platform: SurveyMonkey Apply. 

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Meet the Judges

(Online) Pre-Competition Design Documentation Judge
(Online) Pre-Competition Design Documentation Judge
07 October – 27 October

 

Meet the Online Design Documentation Judges

• Adams, Susan

 Office of Naval Research

• Bay, Zi Jing

 DSO National Laboratories

• Bevans, Dieter

 NUWC Keyport

• Bussom, Nikole

 NUWC Keyport

• Chabot, Eugene

 NUWC Newport

• Chew, Yihang

 Defence Science and Technology Agency

• Dr. Chua, Gim Hwa

 Future Systems and Technology Directorate

• Chua, Wei Liang Kenny

 DSO National Laboratories

• Dr. Coker, Ayodeji

 Booz Allen Hamilton

• Cooper, Kelly

 Office of Naval Research (retired)

• Curcio, Joseph

 Robotic Marine Systems

• Dr. Dorsett, Helen

 Defence Science and Technology Group

• Gallagher, Dennis

 NSWC Panama City (retired)

• Goh, Yong Han

 Defence Science and Technology Agency

• Hamilton, John

 Office of Naval Research

• Harris, Joe

 Office of Naval Research

• Dr. Judge, Carolyn

 U.S. Naval Academy

• Dr. Kellogg, Audrey

 NUWC Newport

• Dr. Kennell, Amanda

 University of Notre Dame

• Ko, Nak Yong

 Chosun University

• Kondo, Hayato

 Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology
• Lee, Christina National University of Singapore
• Li, Tianqi Future System Technology Directorate
• Dr. Murphy, Christin Naval Undersea Warfare Center
• Nalchajian, Debbie Office of Naval Research (retired)
• Newell, Christine RoboNation
• Resner, Michael Office of Naval Research (retired)
• Shankar, Abhishek MathWorks
• Dr. Skoorka, Michelle NUWC Newport
• Dr. Swean, Tom Office of Naval Research (retired)
• Dr. Tan, Bien Aik Daniel Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore
• Dr. Williams, Reggie Office of Naval Research
Design Presentation Judge
Design Presentation Judge
4-6 November

Meet the Presentation Judges

• Dr. Chua, Gim Hwa

 Future Systems and Technology Directorate

• Curcio, Joseph

 Robotic Marine Systems

• Kondo, Hayato

 Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology

• Dr. Murphy, Christin

 Naval Undersea Warfare Center

• Nalchajian, Debbie

 Office of Naval Research (retired)

• Dr. Skoorka, Michelle

 NUWC Newport

• Dr. Williams, Reggie

 Office of Naval Research

 

System Assessment Judge
System Assessment Judge
4-6 November

Meet the Assessment Judges

• Bussom, Nikole

 NUWC Keyport

• Chew, Yihang

 Defence Science and Technology Agency

• Dr. Coker, Ayodeji

 Booz Allen Hamilton

• Harris, Joe

 Office of Naval Research

• Li, Tianqi

 Future System Technology Directorate

• McConnell, John

 US Naval Academy

• Shankar, Abhishek

 The MathWorks



Meet the Teams

Advancing Science, Technology, and Art / University of California San Diego
Advancing Science, Technology, and Art / University of California San Diego
Team Inspiration / Triton-AI

San Diego, California, USA

Website | Facebook | X | Instagram

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

Community & Outreach

 

We are a joint team between Team Inspiration, a community robotics team based in San Diego, and the Triton-AI club of University of California, San Diego. We have students ranging from 8th grade to college graduates. Combined, our teams currently participate in FIRST Tech Challenge, RoboBoat, RoboSub, RoboCar, EVGrand Prix, Indy Autonomous Challenge, VRX, and RobotX competitions. Our goal is to learn the most we can about robotics and to spread that knowledge to others.

Cardiff University / James Cook University (Design Documentation Only)
Cardiff University / James Cook University (Design Documentation Only)
Team RAIM

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Website

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

 

Our team is composed of undergraduate and postgraduate students from the Department of Electrical and Mechanical Engineering who have a strong interest in robotics. Compared to that of 2022, we are a whole new team eager to use this competition to learn more about robotics and to meet other passionate roboticists. We will use our experience and knowledge in mechatronics, robotics vision and control to navigate through the task using both an autonomous boat and a flying drone.

George Mason University
George Mason University
GMU Robotx

Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Website | Instagram

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

 

This is the second year that George Mason University will be participating in the RobotX competition. Our focus lies in the development and design of intelligent maritime vehicles that possess the capability to navigate seamlessly on the water’s surface. We are a multidisciplinary group of students and faculty from the College of Engineering and Computing, we are excited to participate in this year’s competition!

Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia Institute of Technology
Marine Robotics Group

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Website | Instagram

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

 

Marine Robotics Group, a dynamic student-led organization, thrives on exploring robotics through competitions like RoboSub and RobotX. We’re currently pushing boundaries by developing an autonomous boat for the Microtransat Challenge, aiming to cross the Atlantic. Open to all majors, our inclusive environment fosters skill development in electrical systems, robotics software, and mechanical work, aligning tasks with individual interests. Join our passionate community dedicated to advancing in multi-domain system and shaping the future of autonomous exploration.

Korea Maritime and Ocean University
Korea Maritime and Ocean University
KMOU MACRO

Yeongdo-Gu, Busan, South Korea

Website | Instagram

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

 

We are a research laboratory of Korea Maritime University in Busan, South Korea, exploring the intelligentization and autonomization of marine vehicles.  We research algorithms and artificial intelligence technologies that improve the cognitive judgment and control capabilities of unmanned autonomous ships and underwater robots, and conduct various projects.  The team is composed of 9 members, including supervisor.

Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University
Archimedes Autonomous Vehicles

Singapore, Singapore

Website | Instagram

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

Community & Outreach

 

We are a team from Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. Some of our members are pursuing Master’s degrees in Smart Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering, while others are pursuing Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Mechatronics and Robotics. Despite NTU’s long-standing presence in competitions, our team members are currently lacking in experience. Nevertheless, we are eager and excited to represent our university in international competitions such as RobotX. We are proficient in CAD, CFD, MATLAB, and Python, and we look forward to applying these skills in practical settings.

National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
Bumblebee Autonomous Systems

Singapore, Singapore

Website | Instagram

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

 

We are a group of innovators who envision building autonomous systems of the future. As a multidisciplinary team of undergraduates, we design and build autonomous maritime vehicles capable of navigating underwater and on the water surface, performing complex tasks autonomously. We design intelligent systems robust to changing environmental conditions, achieving full autonomy with an advanced sensor suite and an array of powerful actuators.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Caleuche

Santiago, Macul, Chile

Website | Instagram

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

 

Caleuche is a Chilean team led by students from the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, sharing a common interest in maritime robotics. Our team comprises students with diverse engineering backgrounds, showing our commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. We are enthusiastic about enhancing our results from the previous version and learning during the process!

Singapore University of Technology and Design (Design Documentation Only)
Singapore University of Technology and Design (Design Documentation Only)
MARVL

Singapore, Singapore

Website

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

 

Team SUTD is an interdisciplinary team of researchers and students with people from strong foundation in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering and computer science. We have experience in developing autonomy for marine surface, underwater vehicles, and developing cross-domain applications with Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Autonomous Surface Vehicles (ASVs). We are super excited to start our journey with RobotX 2024!

University of Florida/Machine Intelligence Laboratory
University of Florida/Machine Intelligence Laboratory
NaviGator AMS

Gainesville, Florida, USA

Website | Facebook | X | Instagram

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

 

NaviGator AMS is an suite of autonomous maritime systems, including a automated Wam-V and other robotic systems (including a submarine and a drone) designed/built by Machine Intelligence Laboratory (MIL) students at the University of Florida (UF). The University of Florida has participated in the 2016, 2018, and 2022 Maritime RobotX competitions, earning first place in 2016. The NaviGator AMS team is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and the Department of Computer and Information Science and Engineering.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bayou Bot Krewe

Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

Website | Facebook | Instagram

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

 

Meet the spirited “krewe” from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Our autonomous boat team comprises of five seniors in the Mechanical Engineering Department, all born and raised in South Louisiana. We are working on the autonomous boat as our senior design project, where we are using our experience and knowledge in mechatronics, controls, and fluid mechanics. As we navigate the waters of autonomy, we proudly represent our culture.

University of Newcastle
University of Newcastle
NU MARINE

Callaghan, New South Wales, Australia

Website | Facebook

Technical Design Report | Team Introduction Video

 

Representing the University of Newcastle, NU Marine consists of one Mechanical, two Electrical and nine Mechatronics Engineering students. With a shared passion for robotics and automation, our goal for RobotX 2024 is to excel in autonomous navigation and environmental monitoring whilst assembling an impressive design document to secure a top 5 finish. We hope that our efforts this year will set us up to be legitimate competitors for 1st place within the next 2 competitions.

Questions?

Any questions or uncertainty of the next step, email Julianna Smith!

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