RoboBoat 2025

We are a community robotics team based in San Diego. We have local/global students ranging from middle school to college graduates. Combined, our teams currently participate in FIRST Tech Challenge, RoboBoat, RoboSub, RoboCar, EVGrand Prix, VRX, and RobotX competitions. Our goal is to learn the most we can about robotics and to spread that knowledge to others.

AGH University of Krakow

AGH Solar Boat Team

Kraków, Małopolskie, Poland

Our team consists of AGH students specializing in construction, software, electrical, and composites engineering. We are competing in RoboBoat for the fourth time, and after another year of working on “Barka” development, we are eager to show our progress.

Baylor University

BU Boats

Waco, Texas, USA

BU Boats is Baylor University’s autonomous boat team. 2025 will be Baylor’s first entry into this competition.

Cornell University

AutoBoat

Ithaca, New York, USA

We are a hard-working, driven team of hardware and software engineers from Cornell University, dedicated to building and innovating in the field of naval architecture and maritime robotics. Our students challenge themselves in a fast-paced work environment, while also making lifelong connections with incredible people. Our goal is to design, manufacture, test, and compete with an autonomous boat capable of decision making and complex path planning using computer vision.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Team Minion

Daytona Beach, Florida, USA

Team Minion is part of the Robotics Association at Embry-Riddle (RAER), a student run organization that competes in multiple RoboNation, NSF, and NASA sponsored competitions. The team is centered around a core of dedicated undergraduate and graduate students from many majors and is supported by faculty advisors, alumni, and generous corporate partners.

Florida Atlantic University

Owltonomous

Dania Beach, Florida, USA

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Team Owltonomous has consistently been a competitive force in RoboNation competitions, including all RobotX Maritime Challenges. With strong showings in both the VRX and RoboBoat competitions, securing 5th place in both, the team continues to demonstrate excellence. Comprising a diverse group of high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, Team Owltonomous brings a broad spectrum of talent and knowledge to tackle the complex challenges of marine robotics in RoboBoat 2025.

Gdańsk University of Technology, Science Club SimLE

SimLE SeaSentinel

Gdansk, Pomorskie, Poland

SeaSentinel Programme started in November 2021 as a project in Science Club SimLE. For the past three years we have been developing different concepts and solutions in the field of Autonomous Surface Vehicles. We took part in both RoboBoat 2023 and 2024. This year we come to RoboBoat 2025 with a brand new boat: ASV Zimorodek (ang. ASV Kingfisher). See you on the course 😉

Hacettepe University

Tramola

Ankara, Cankaya, Türkiye

Team Tramola is an eight-member multidisciplinary group of students from Hacettepe University and METU, proudly representing Turkey on the international stage. Our team includes specialized units in mechanics, electronics, software development, and marketing. With disciplined work and an innovative perspective, we strive to achieve top performance in the competition and elevate our collective knowledge to the next level.

Humber Polytechnic

Humber ASV

Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

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Humber ASV is made up of a group of mechatronics engineering students from Humber Polytechnic desiring to explore engineering outside the classroom. As part of Humber’s Engineer Society, students participate in various projects and activities which help bridge the gap between the theoretical knowlege gained in the classroom and the practical skills used in the workforce. We are excited to take part in RoboNation’s RoboBoat competition as our first major project.

Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember

Barunastra ITS RoboBoat Team

Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia

Established in 2012, Barunastra ITS is a student research team based at Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Surabaya, Indonesia and also part of ITS Robotics Center. The team focused on conducting research and development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV).

James Martin High School

MHS SEALs

Arlington, Texas, USA

A Texas high school team united by their passion for engineering and programming, attempting to master the combination of autonomous systems and the engineering process. The SEALs are a diverse team that spends their afternoons after long days of music, art, or athletics to expand their knowledge and bond over their various interests.

Kyushu Institute of Technology

OUXT-Polaris

Fukuoka, Japan

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OUXT Polaris is the only team in Japan that participates in Roboat! We consist of students from various universities and team OBs.

Lake Superior State University

Team AMORE

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, USA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

MIT Arcturus

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Arcturus is the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s autonomous robotics team! Our mission is to give undergraduates hands-on experience leading teams and applying their knowledge by building autonomous vehicles, share our love of robots with the community through outreach events including lab tours and classes, and create technology that we believe will positively impact the environment and coastal communities. We’re excited to make a splash in the RoboBoat competition with our brand-new flagship, Fish ‘N Ships!

Memorial University of Newfoundland

Iceberg ASV

St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada

Iceberg ASV is a student-led design team representing Memorial University of Newfoundland and Marine Institute. We pride ourselves on interdisciplinary collaboration and strong community culture. Founded in 2022, our team competes in RoboBoat annually.

Military Technical College

MW

Cairo, Egypt

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MW in ancient Egyptian language means water. MW is a seasoned undergraduate team, based in Cairo, Egypt, representing the Military Technical College and specialized in building maritime autonomous systems, ASV and ROV. Loaded with thousands of years of ancient Egyptian legacy of ship building. In 2023 we got two rewards, Fifth Place- Autonomy challenge and Special Award – Resilience. We are looking forward to more successes in 2025.

Navier USN

Horten, Borre, Norway

Navier USN, based in Norway, is made up of driven students who are enthusiastic about developing autonomous vehicles for both national and international competitions. Backed by a committed organization, our students are encouraged to explore creative ideas and expand the limits of their technical expertise. This experience not only improves our engineering abilities but also enhances our capacity to collaborate effectively as a team.

Queen's University

aQuatonomous

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

South Dakota Mines

RoBoat Robotics

Rapid City, South Dakota, USA

Roboat Robotics is a CAMP team based at South Dakota Mines. We are a multi- subteam group which works on making a autonomous robotic boat for this competition. We have 3 main sub teams of mechanical, electrical, and coding.

Tecnológico de Monterrey

VantTec

Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

VantTec is a group of students from Tecnológico de Monterrey focused on the research and development of unmanned autonomous vehicles. The team emerged in 2017 as a multidisciplinary project with undergraduate and graduate students interested in researching new technologies, revolutionizing the field of STEM.

Turkish Naval Academy

Özden

Istanbul, Tuzla, Türkiye

We are Turkish Naval Academy.

Universitas Sebelas Maret

Bengawan UV Team

Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia

Bengawan UV Roboboat team is a Sub division of Bengawan UV Team of Universitas Sebelas Maret. This team had been established since December 2016. This team aims for advance research in science and technology especially on unmanned surface vehicle in Indonesia

University of Central Florida * Hagerty High School

The Water Dogs

Oviedo, Florida, USA

We are The Water Dogs, a RoboBoat team based in Oviedo, Florida with a passion for STEM and robotics. In total, we have nine members on our team ranging from rising high school sophomores to students that attend the University of Central Florida. We are excited to come back for the 2025 RoboBoat season with our updated and improved boat!

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Bayou Bot Krewe

Lafayette, Louisiana, USA

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Bayou Bot Krewe was reestablished in 2024 after an eight-year hiatus, bringing renewed energy and innovation to the program. Comprising a dynamic team of undergraduate mechanical engineering students, the group shares a deep passion for mechatronics, robotics, and autonomous systems. With a focus on hands-on learning, creative problem-solving, and collaboration, the Bayou Bot Krewe aims to push the boundaries of engineering while fostering a vibrant culture of technological excellence.

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA

UM::Autonomy is a student-led project team from the University of Michigan. Established in 2007, this is the team’s 17th year of competition in the RoboBoat Competition. We aim to further the study of autonomous robotics and marine vessels at the University of Michigan by providing students with hands-on, multidisciplinary design experience. Each year, we strive to push the physical and conceptual bounds of our ASV.

University of Puerto Rico-Mayagüez

UPRM Roboboat Team

Calle Post, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico

We are an interdisciplinary team established to promote equality, diminish and eventually eradicate gender stereotypes to provide a more integrated team of young industrialist willing to develop a positive change to society.

University of Texas at Dallas

GalaxSea

Princeton, Texas, USA

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