Pasadena City College Team Takes Second in Global Underwater Robotics Competition

Pasadena City College’s Lancer Lumineers Team took second place in the international MATE ROV Competition, an annual underwater robotics challenge. 

The competition, which is noted for its global reach, urges learners across the world to engage with environmental, social and governance efforts. 

As part of the challenge, participants design and construct a remotely operated vehicle and necessary sensors and tooling. 

These innovations aid in combating climate change, providing clean energy, supporting the world’s growing population, monitoring ocean health, preserving maritime history, and contributing to a collective goal: “Deliver, together, the ocean we need for the future we want.”

Alongside their high placement, the Lancer Lumineers Team displayed impressive skills in their division, earning the “Technical Documentation Champion” award. 

The MATE Center, a resource for real-world application of scientific and mathematical concepts, is funded by the National Science Foundation and is based at Monterey Peninsula College. It underscores the principles behind the functioning of the remotely operated vehicles used in the competition.