Teams Build, Compete Underwater Robots in SeaPerch Challenge

摘要

Eighty-four teams competed in the 2013 National SeaPerch Challenge in Indianapolis on 17-19 May, where middle school and high school teams build underwater robots and run them through an obstacle course and a deepwater challenge. SeaPerch is aimed at teaching students science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. Teams build their remotely operated vehicles from low-cost kits (although they are encouraged to modify them) and then program them to perform missions underwater. Teams also must display posters and present oral presentations about their designs.