SeaPerch Competition
SeaPerch: Underwater Robotics
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Team work and problem solving
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Science concepts such as buoyancy and displacement
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Tool safety, soldering, and measurements
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Ship and submarine design principles
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Mechanical engineering (propulsion and water proofing)
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Electrical engineering, (electricity, circuits, and switches
Intermountain SeaPerch Challenge 2021
For the 2021 season, the same Waterway Cleanup theme and competition courses from the 2020 season will be continued. To ensure safety and equity across the community, the 2021 Intermountain SeaPerch Challenge will be hosted virtually. This year’s challenge will include two required events and two optional events.
Registration:
- Register by February 26, 2021 to participate
- Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/SeaPerchRegistration2021
Competition Resources:
- Competition Overview
- Scoring Rubric
- Score Sheet
- Additional Exhibition Course Information:
Competition Submission Link:
- Submit the technical report, team presentation, scores, and more at the link below
- Submission Link: https://tinyurl.com/SeaPerchCompetition2021
Competition Date: March 3, 2021
- All materials should be submitted by March 3, 2021
- Submit Engineering Design Technical Report (PDF)
- Submit Team Presentation (3-to-5-minute video)
- Submit Pool Component Videos (3-to-5- minute video)
Awards:
An awards ceremony will be broadcast live on Tuesday, March 16th at 3:30 PM. Teams can earn awards in the following categories:
Engineering Design Technical Report and Team Interview:
- Elementary 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
- Middle School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
- High School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place
Additional Exhibition Awards:
- Mission Course 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
- Obstacle Course 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place
International SeaPerch Challenge:
The Intermountain SeaPerch Challenge will award three international competition invitations to top teams. The 2021 International SeaPerch Challenge event will be hosted 100% virtually with no in-person event. This year’s International Challenge will include two required events, two optional events for teams to choose from and a special giving back activity. Visit the official SeaPerch webpage for competition details.
Official SeaPerch Website: https://seaperch.org/programs/2021-season/
Please contact Alexa Jensen (alejensen@dsdmail.net) with any questions regarding the 2021 Intermountain SeaPerch Challenge.