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EEC Teams Shine at SAUVC 2025 with Top Rankings and Innovation Award

Two teams from the Engineering Entrepreneurship Club (EEC), Manta Ray and Searious Business, showcased exceptional innovation and technical prowess at the Singapore Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Challenge (SAUVC) 2025. The competition, held at Singapore Polytechnic from March 14 to 17, shortlisted 51 teams through video qualification, including 4 teams from Hong Kong. After the qualification test, 20 teams advanced to the finals, with PolyU EEC's two teams being the sole representatives from Hong Kong. Both teams secured top-five finishes, and earning acclaim for their creativity and engineering excellence. Manta Ray: Innovation Meets Ingenuity Team Manta Ray claimed 5th place in both qualifiers and finals but stood out by winning the Innovation Award for their unconventional AUV design. Their entry featured a Minecraft-built underwater simulator for testing, a repurposed cat bowl hull, and a Mac Mini as the submerged computer—a competition first. “Seeing our Mac Mini survive underwater was a thrill!” the team shared. Searious Business: Speed and Precision Team Searious Business dominated the qualifiers, being the fastest AUV in the qualification test. Their sleek, high-performance design carried them to a 4th-place finish in the finals. “Our focus was on optimizing speed and reliability. Ranking first in the qualifiers validated our strategy,” shared the team’s captain. A Celebration of Engineering Talent SAUVC, a leading Asia-Pacific robotics competition, challenges teams to design AUVs capable of completing complex underwater tasks autonomously. The strong performance of both teams at SAUVC 2025 reflects PolyU EEC's commitment to fostering innovation and engineering excellence.   For details, visit SAUVC Official Website or Instagram.

New Members Shine in Mini-ROV Competition

Our club recently held the annual Mini-ROV Competition, bringing together 50 enthusiastic new members in 10 teams. The event fostered a spirit of collaboration and innovation as participants designed, built, and operated ROVs, showcasing their engineering and problem-solving skills. Energized by this successful collaboration, EEC is now eagerly looking forward to participating in international competitions such as SAUVC and MATE. These events will provide our members with exciting opportunities to compete on a global stage and further develop their skills in underwater robotics while fostering new friendships and connections. We invite all members to join us in celebrating this achievement and to continue supporting each other as we embark on new challenges.

Recap - EEC Newbie Info Session on September 9th

Looking back at the EEC Newbie Info Session held on September 9th. We are delighted to welcome you to the EEC family, where connections thrive and opportunities await. Join us in our journey towards a vibrant future together!

Lab Visiting - Students Engage with Engineering Projects and Underwater Robots at the EEC Lab During 2024 TUE Program

The Two days University Experience (TUE) 2024 programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of various fields of engineering through lectures and laboratory visits organized by our six engineering departments. It aims to give students a glimpse into university life, the applications in engineering and inspire their interest in pursuing a career in engineering.  As part of the program, the EEC lab introduced key activities, including the underwater robotics team and an industrial project with China Light and Power Company (CLP). During their visit, students had the opportunity to interact with lab members, observe cutting-edge research in action, and try operating real underwater robots, making the experience both comprehensive and engaging.

PolyU Underwater Robotic Team Secures Top 10 Finish at MATE 2024 International Competition

The PolyU Underwater Robotic Team has secured the 7th place out of 29 teams at the MATE ROV 2024 International Competition. After dedicating two months to refining their robot's design, their efforts have been rewarded in this highly competitive arena. The MATE competition, known for its rigorous challenges, "The new tasks introduced at the finals brought an extra layer of excitement and complexity to our project," said the team mentor. "It was an incredible experience to learn from other strong teams and to see our robot perform so well under pressure." As the team looks ahead, they are already preparing for next year's competition and are on the lookout for new members who share their passion for robotics and innovation. For more information on joining the team and their future endeavors, visit here or follow them on Facebook.

Congratulations to the PolyU Underwater Robotic Team for achieving the first runner-up position in the MATE 2024 Hong Kong Regional Competition!!!

Over the past eight months, our team has been diligently working on constructing a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and a specialized floating robot that can measure the depth of swimming pools. These robots were engineered to tackle a variety of complex tasks. Alongside this technical work, the team also focused on developing training sessions for new members and successfully constructed three successive versions of the robots. Now, with renewed determination, we will strive even harder to seize the opportunity to participate in the MATE 2024 International Competition, which will take place on June 22 in the United States. Best of luck to the PolyU Underwater Robotic Team!

PolyU Underwater Robotic Team Achieves Top 10 in SAUVC 2024

The PolyU Underwater Robotic Team, known as Manta Ray, has secured the 10th place among 21 teams at the SAUVC 2024. With strong support from the Faculty and Department, the team showcased their autonomous underwater vehicle's capabilities and learned from the advanced automation technologies of their peers. With their sights set on the next challenge, the Manta Ray team is committed to further enhancing their design and engineering capabilities. Their journey at SAUVC 2024 not only marks a significant milestone but also lays a solid foundation for future innovations in underwater robotics. As they prepare for SAUVC 2025, the team is poised to dive deeper into the realms of technology, aiming for even greater achievements in the years to come.