Keith robot taking the plunge
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AN underwater robot designed and built by young engineers at Keith Grammar will be put to the test tomorrow.
The Scottish MATE ROV competition hosted at Robert Gordon University will see 11 school teams from around the country face off as they put their robots through a series of underwater missions.
This year the pupils have been tasked with using their remotely operated robots to recover a submerged historical artefact.
The winners will go on to represent Scotland in an international final which will be held at Kingsport, Tennessee.
RGU engineering lecturer and competition co-ordinator, Graeme Dunbar, said: “We can’t wait to see how the students have responded to the brief. The event is always a huge amount of fun."
BP North Sea has been a major sponsor of the competition since its launch and Subsea UK and ROVOP have this year continued their support.
Ariel Flores, BP North Sea regional president, said: “This competition gives pupils hands-on experience and plays a significant role in stimulating an interest in science, engineering and maths.
"Developing future capability and talent is a key focus area for BP and important for the continued success of our industry."
Neil Gordon, chief executive of Subsea UK, said: “Each year sees a high calibre of entrants developing a vehicle which tests their abilities and enhances their academic knowledge at the same time.
"It also provides a platform for the pupils to develop critical life skills such as problem-solving and teamwork. We wish everyone involved the very best of luck.”
