VRX Competition 2023

Our team has been thriving and growing since its inception in 2011 with six elementary school students. We first competed in FIRST and then added Robonation. We now have team members ranging from middle school to college students from schools around the world. We are active participants in local/global communities sharing our knowledge to promote STEM education. We are very fortunate to have many mentors/sponsors guiding and supporting us in our robotics journey.

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology

Team Abyss

Erode, Tamilnadu, India

We are TEAM ABYSS representing Bannari Amman Institute of Technology, India. The team of undergraduate engineers from various engineering disciplines is interested in researching new technologies in the field of ocean technology. Also, we proudly take part in plenty of outreach activities each year to perform this type of event.

Chesapeake Math & IT Academy

Team Illusion

Laurel, Maryland, USA

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Team Illusion was formed more than a decade ago, working with local home-schooled families, to allow them to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition. The team has also participated in the FIRST Tech Challenge, Sea Perch, and Vex Robotics Competitions. The team is currently sponsored by Chesapeake Math and IT Academy North High Schools and the Chesapeake Lighthouse Foundation.

City University of Hong Kong

Charlie's Robotic Team

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Charlie’s Robotic Team is a new team founded by software engineers who have had experience with robotics but lack the resources to acquire marine robotic equipment, which greatly contributes to our enthusiasm in virtual environments and simulators that do well to provide us an authentic playground to experiment.

Creek Wood High School

Red Hawks

Charlotte, Tennessee, USA

Diponegoro University

Aterkia Roboboat Team

Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia

Aterkia Roboboat is a robotic organization at Diponegoro University that focuses on Autonomous Surface Vehicle research and development. We make robots, to compete at International Roboboat Competition held by Robonation in Florida, USA, and National Unmanned Fast Ship Contest or Kontes Kapal Cepat Tak Berawak Nasional (KKCTBN) held by Ministry of Research and Technology Indonesia. Our target is to be an Indonesian’s leading Autonomous Surface Vehicle organization that contributes to Indonesians’ maritime vehicle technology.

Emanuel School

Team Absolute Autonomy

Randwick, New South Wales, Australia

We are an Australian highschool student-led team who are passionate about everything robotics and programming. Team Absolute Autonomy was formed for the 2023 VRX Competition, and have extensive experience with robotics, programming, and 3D modelling.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Team Minion

Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

Team Minion is comprised of graduate and undergraduate students from various engineering disciplines who all provide unique skill sets to the team. Team Minion is committed to staying at the forefront of robotics research and development and exploring new technologies and capabilities in the maritime robotics field.

Georgia Tech

Marine Robotics Group at GT

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Marine Robotics Group is an organization dedicated to student-led exploratory robotics. We participate in various maritime robotics challenges, such as RoboSub and RobotX, and are working to send an autonomous boat across the Atlantic Ocean for the Microtransat Challenge. We accept members of all majors, and aim to cultivate skills and assign work flexibly according to member interest. Projects include electrical system development, robotics software development, and mechanical and structures work.

IIT Dhanbad

TeamISM

Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

AUV-IITB

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

AUV-IITB comprises 55+ highly enthusiastic and hard-working technocrats on underwater robotics ranging from freshmen to driven senior undergraduates and experienced post-graduates spanning various branches of engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay. We work on Matsya, a series of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs)to deliver a research platform in underwater robotics and promote autonomous systems.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

Aritra

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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Team ARITRA, part of the MAV Lab at IIT Madras, is a highly skilled competition team focused on marine autonomy. We participate in international competitions, showcasing our expertise and representing our institution on a global scale. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and cutting-edge technology, we strive to develop state-of-the-art autonomous vehicles for challenging marine environments.

Istanbul Medeniyet University

Team IMU-VRX

Istanbul, Turkey

Team IMU VRX is a team affiliated with the Istanbul Medeniyet University Field Robotics Laboratory, which is the meeting point for enthusiasts to gain experience in robotics. We conduct research projects and participate in competitions involving UAVs, USVs, UGVs and UUVs. Additionally, we contribute to academic knowledge by generating theses and research papers based on our work.
We aim to leverage our VRX 2022 experience for success in this year’s competition and future endeavors.

Korea Maritime & Ocean University

KMOU MACRO

Busan, Yeongdo-gu, South Korea

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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 8 members, including supervisor.

Kyushu Institute of Technology

OUXT-Polaris

Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan

We are a student-led robotics team called OUXT Polaris, which was formed for the Maritime Robotx Challenge. Members from all over Japan gathered to form the team.

Lake Superior State University & Florida Atlantic University

Team AMORE

Sault Ste Marie, Michigan, USA & Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Team Amore is an undergraduate level team located at Lake Superior State University. Our team is divided in a university club called “LSSU RobotX Club”, a senior project team and also a research class. The team was founded in August 2021, and participated in VRX 2022, RobotX Challenge in 2022, and RoboBoat 2023. Florida Atlantic University is collaborating with Lake Superior State University for the VRX 2024 Competition.

Macao Pui Ching Middle School

PCMSROV

Macao

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Manipal Institute of Technology

Robotics and Circuits

Manipal, Kamataka, India

Robotics and Circuits is a dynamic student organization at Manipal Institute of Technology. Our focus is on embracing the latest advancements in robotics, automation, computer vision, embedded systems, and related disciplines. With a diverse and collaborative team, we are engaged in exciting projects throughout the year.

Within our interdisciplinary group, we thrive on the spirit of innovation, turning concepts into reality. Our members possess the unique ability to envision, create, and bring ideas to life, fostering an environment of constant exploration and development.

Moreover, we actively participate in various robotics competitions across the country, where we put our skills to the test and demonstrate our commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Arcturus

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Arcturus is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s autonomous marine robotics team. We provide an incredible opportunity for students to learn the fundamentals of applied engineering, including computer-aided design, finite element analysis, laser cutting, drilling, milling, rapid prototyping, and programming. The team has competed twice in Robo-Boat and also competed in the Njord Challenge located in Trondheim, Norway. This is the team’s first time competing in the VRX competition after being formed less than 2 years ago.

Nanyang Technological University

SINGABOAT

Singapore, Singapore

We are Singaboat, a team of innovative minds, united by our passion for simulation technology for pushing the boundaries of autonomous technology. With a shared commitment to creativity and problem-solving, we develop an autonomous surface vehicle that can tackle a range of challenging tasks with enthusiasm.

National University of Singapore

Bumblebee Autonomous Systems

Singapore, Singapore

We are a group of innovators who envision to build autonomous systems of the future. We build and design autonomous maritime vehicles that capable of navigating underwater and on the water surface and perform a series of tasks without any remote control assistance. The system is targeted to be designed as highly intelligent and robust to changing environmental conditions. Full autonomy is achieved with an advanced sensor suite and array of powerful actuators.

Northeastern University

FRIENDS

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Politeknik Elektronika Negeri Surabaya

PENShip

Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

PENShip is a robotic team owned by Electronic Engineering Polytechnic Institute of Surabaya which focuses on research and development of Remotely Operated Vehicles. we compete every year and win the National Unmanned Fast Boat (KKCTBN) and the Indonesian Underwater Robot Contest (KRBAI) organized by the Indonesian Ministry of Research and Technology.

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

Caleuche

Santiago, Región Metropolitana, Chile

Caleuche is a team of undergraduate and graduate students from different engineering majors of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, who share a passion for robotics. We enjoy working as a team, learning new things and testing our skills. As a team we strive to develop autonomous systems that will be of use to overcome challenges in our home country.

PSG College of Technology

TEAM X

Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India

Team X, composed of skilled individuals Shakthi Bala and Yuvan, brings a dynamic duo to the table. With a core proficiency in ROS (Robot Operating System), we possess the expertise to navigate the complex realm of robotics and automation. Our collaborative synergy and innovative mindset enable us to tackle intricate challenges effectively. Team X is driven by a shared passion for advancing technology, making us a formidable force in the world of robotics.

Purdue University

Lafayette, Indiana, USA

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An group of mechanical engineering students from Purdue University advised by Dr. Nina Mahmoudian.

Royal Military Academy

RAS-lab

Brussel, Brussel, Belgium

The Robotics & Autonomous Systems lab is a research unit of the department of Mechanics of the Belgian Royal Military Academy.

Scripps Ranch High School

Cool Cats

San Diego, California, USA

We are very cool! We like cats! We are cool! Cats!

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

EPOXSEA

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

The HKUST Robotics Team will manage “Robocon”, “Remotely Operated Vehicles competition” ,“Robogames” and “Drone Racing”

The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M

Ace

Austin, Texas, USA

We are aspiring engineers and are pursuing our respective degrees in college. We are participating in the competition to gain more experience and learn!

UCL (University College London) / Wuhan University of Technology / CMU

FRL

London, United Kingdom

The FRL Team comprises a diverse group of undergraduate and doctoral students from UCL, Wuhan University of Technology, and CMU specialising in various disciplines such as Naval Architecture, Mechatronics, Robotics, etc. These team members have a strong research foundation and extensive expertise in algorithm design and software development for unmanned systems, including UAVs, UGVs, and USVs. Over the years, the team has successfully developed and implemented visual-based SLAM algorithms for UAVs, multi-agent planning modules for UGVs, and designed an autonomous trajectory tracking and controlling system for USVs utilizing platforms like ROS2 and Gazebo.

Universidad de San Andrés

IA - San Andrés

San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina

AI Students working in robotics and USVs

University of South Australia and the Student Robotics Club of South Australia Inc.

RoboSeals

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

RoboSeals formed in 2021 is a combination of the University of South Australia and the Student Robotics Club of South Australia, Inc, teaming the technical skills of the STEM students at the university with the competition robotics experience of the students at SRCSA.

University of Sydney

USYD Sealions

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia