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Register by : 15 November 2017
Submit video by : 2 March 2018
Competition
Autonomous underwater robotics is an exciting challenge in engineering, which students get to experience at SAUVC. The competition is great learning ground for students to experience the challenges of AUV system engineering and develop skills in the related fields of mechanical, electrical and software engineering.
Mentorship
Students will have access to mentors and support. Teams will be assigned liaisons who will be able to provide mentorship and technical guidance as the teams work on designing and building their AUVs. SAUVC emphasises outreach, learning and skill development and we want to ensure everyone learns and grows through the course of SAUVC.
Guest speakers
The competition will also feature workshops and lectures from world renowned experts in the field of marine robotics and autonomous underwater systems to inspire students with new ideas and techniques to solve challenges and build an interest in careers related to marine robotics.
Get-together
The competition is also about meeting others like us, who are also interested in underwater robotics and autonomous systems, to get to know one another, to share ideas and make connections.
The SAUVC competition challenges student teams to build an AUV which can perform given tasks. These tasks are simulations of tasks operational AUVs would have to be able to perform. The competition is held in a swimming pool and each team's AUV will have to perform 4 tasks. The speed and accuracy at which the AUV performs tasks will be used to decide the winner of the competition.
The tasks involve four widely faced challenges underwater such as AUV navigation, visual identification, acoustic localization and robotic manipulation.
Detailed explaination of the various tasks of the competition and rules are in the Rulebook.
The competition is open to students from all over the world. A team may consist of up to 8 participants. At least half of the participants must be students at the time of registration.
| AUV Bonus |
Less than Less than |
+10 +10 |
|
| Task 1 - Navigation | Pass through the gate |
+10 |
|
| Task 2 - Target Acquisation |
Drop the ball in the blue drum Drop the ball in the red drum with the pinger Drop the ball in any other red drum None |
+30 +50 +10 0 |
|
| Task 3 - Target Reacquisition | Pick up the ball and hold on to it |
+10 |
|
| Task 4 - Localisation | Knock the ball off the flare |
+50 |
|
| Timing bonus |
End of attempt (breach the surface) Timing Bonus (If end of attempt + 2 successful tasks) |
+5 (900 - ) * 0.03 = + |
s |
| Penalties |
Touch the gate Touch the bottom of the pool or wall |
-2 -5 |
Getting to Singapore
Singapore is one of Southeast Asia's largest aviation hubs, so unless you're coming from Peninsular Malaysia or Batam/Bintan in Indonesia, the easiest way to enter Singapore is by air. In addition to Singapore Airlines and SilkAir, Singapore is also home to low-cost carriers, Scoot and Jetstar Asia. In addition to the locals, every carrier of any size in Asia offers flights to Singapore, with Air Asia and Firefly operating dense networks from Singapore.
More InformationVisa
Many nationalities can enter Singapore without a visa. Refer to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority for current guidelines. Entry permit duration depends on nationality and entry point. Most people get 14 or 30 days, although EU, Norwegian, Swiss and US passport holders can get up to 90 days. If you are a registered team and need invitation letters to apply for a Visa to Singapore, please contact your Team Liaison.
Get Around
Getting around Singapore is easy. The public transportation system is extremely easy to use and taxis are reasonably priced. All public transport systems in Singapore use the EZ-link contactless RFID farecard or a Nets Flash Pay card. You can store value on it and use it on trains (MRT) and city buses. The card can be bought at MRT stations can be "topped up" in increments at the farecard vending machines or 7-Eleven stores. Taxis use meters and are reasonably priced and honest. Mobile apps like Uber and Grab are handy in getting Taxis.
More InformationAccomodation
Accommodation in Singapore is expensive by South-East Asian standards. Backpackers' hostels can be found primarily in Little India, Chinatown, Bugis, Clarke Quay and the East Coast at about $25-40 for a dorm bed. Some hostels will rent out whole rooms. Alternatively, the entire dorm room (4 or more beds) can be booked. This provides space for equipment. Check out 65hostel, Boxyroom, 9flats for more options.
More Information
Singapore Polytechnic
500 Dover Road
Singapore 139651
By Public Transport
Singapore Polytechnic is at the door step of Dover MRT (train) Station (EW22 Dover). You can also take buses from various parts of Singapore to either Commonwealth Avenue West, Dover Road or Dover Avenue. Google Maps and Gothere.sg are handy websites for finding out bus routes.
By Car
The venue address is Singapore Polytechnic, 500 Dover Road, Singapore 139651. The nearest car park to the venue is near Gate 2 or Gate 3.
We are very grateful and would like to say a big Thank You to all the companies that have sponsored SAUVC until now.
We are currently looking for sponsors for SAUVC 2018. Interested in encouraging students doing underwater robotics? Contact us at [email protected]
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