1. OES Singapore’s Plan on Local AUV Competition in 2012 Oct 2010

2. URC (underwater robotic competition) Background An annual competition in a L-tank In Singapore since 2006 yearly Part of SRG

3. URC Oceans 2006 First event held as part of IEEE Oceans 2006 conference in Singapore (organised by OES S'pore chapter)

4. URC SRG 2007-present Very innovative robots developed over the years Performance and capability increasing Some Autonomous vehicles

5. Proposed new format (for AUV competition)

6. Objectives of local AUV competition Promote OES & local AUV technology Reach out, promote awareness in underwater robotics – Universities, Polytechnics and Research Institutes Singapore’s visibility in international competitions – Local competitions as part of international ones Break new ground in UW Robotics – Increase challenge levels over years

7. Proposed first AUV Competition Target competition date: end 2012 Category – Autonomous (AUV) ; or – ROV Environment – Pool Allow the use of GPS Proposed obstacles: as per next slide Sponsorship & prize – Commercial involvements encouraged

8. Proposed Missions Missions: Follow a marked line Go through a gate Bump a flare Surface in a given location Obstacles: Gate Flare 1 2 3 4 Gate

9. Proposed sequence 1 2 3 4 1. Follow a marked line 2. Go through a gate 3. Bump a flare 4. Surface in a given location

10. Follow-up actions (Oct 2010) - Call for volunteers for event organisation: Technical support, marketing, and etc - Potential link up with USYS Conference in 2012 - Reach out to universities and polytechnics for AUV/ROV development

11. Proposed AUV Competition Target competition date: end 2012 Category – Autonomous (AUV) – ROV Environment – Pool Allow the use of GPS Proposed obstacles: as per next slide Sponsorship & prize – Commercial involvements