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Stony Brook Robotics Team Excels at 2025 MATE ROV World Competition

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Stony Brook Robotics Team

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering is proud to recognize the outstanding achievement of the Stony Brook Robotics Team (SBRT) at the 2025 MATE ROV Competition, held June 19–21 at the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Alpena, Michigan. In their first appearance at this prestigious international competition, the team tied for third place in the Product Demonstration category and earned an impressive seventh place overall in the world.

About the MATE ROV Competition

The MATE ROV Competition was founded in 1997 by the Marine Advanced Technology Education Center and is now organized in partnership with the Marine Technology Society. It has become the leading global event for student-built underwater robotic systems. Each year, student teams are challenged to design, build, and document remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) that can carry out a series of realistic underwater missions, including pipeline inspection, environmental surveys, and object retrieval.

Judging evaluates not only the technical performance of the ROV but also the team’s ability to deliver comprehensive engineering documentation, science posters, and oral presentations. This ensures that the competition mirrors professional engineering practice, requiring both technical innovation and effective communication.

A Remarkable Debut for Stony Brook

For SBRT, the 2025 competition was their first-ever participation on the world stage. Over the course of three days, the team successfully navigated technical setbacks—including servo failures and unexpected power faults—by drawing on their preparation, teamwork, and resilience. Their efforts culminated in a strong Product Demonstration run, tying them for third place globally, and securing a seventh-place overall finish among dozens of highly competitive university-level teams from around the world.

Looking Ahead

The Robotics Team’s debut marks a significant milestone for Stony Brook University and reflects the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit of its student engineers. The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering congratulates the team on this accomplishment and looks forward to supporting their continued success in advancing robotics innovation.