SeaPerch Competition
SeaPerch: Underwater Robotics
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Teamwork 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 2023
The theme for the 2023 International SeaPerch challenge is ocean exploration. This year’s challenge will include four required events (Obstacle Course, Mission Course, Technical Design Report, and Team Video) and two optional events (Real-World Innovation Poster and Community and Outreach).
Registration:
- Register by Thursday, February 23, 2023, to participate.
- Registration Link:
Register here
Competition Resources: (more resources and competition templates can be found under Competition Elements of the 2023 SeaPerch Homepage)
- Competition Overview
- Technical Design Report Instructions
- Technical Design Report Scoring Rubric
- Team Video Instructions
- Team Video Scoring Rubric
- Pool Courses Overview and Preliminary Rules
- Mission Course Score Sheet
- Obstacle Course Score Sheet
- Real-World Innovation Poster Instructions
- Real-World Innovation Scoring Rubric
- Community and Outreach Instructions
Competition Submission Link:
- Submit the Technical Design Report and Team Video by Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
- Submission Link:
2023 Competition Submission
Optional Events Submission Link:
- Submit the Real-World Innovation Poster and Community and Outreach by Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
- Submission Link: (Submission link will open Wednesday, January 4, 2023)
2023 Optional Events Submission
Competition Date: March 9, 2023
- Complete Team Registration by Thursday, February 23, 2023.
- Technical Design Report and Team Video must be submitted by Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
- Submit Engineering Design Technical Report (PDF)
- Submit Team Presentation (3-to-5-minute video)
- Optional Event Submissions (Real-World Innovation Poster and Community and Outreach) are also due by Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
Awards:
An awards ceremony will be at the end of competition on March 9 in the Weber State Swenson Gymnasium. Teams can earn awards in the following categories:
Technical Design Report:
- Middle School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
- High School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
Team Video:
- Middle School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
- High School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
Obstacle Course Open:
- Middle School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
- High School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
Obstacle Course Stock:
- Middle School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
- High School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
Mission Course Open:
- Middle School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
- High School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
Mission Course Stock:
- Middle School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
- High School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
Combined Pool Courses Open:
- Middle School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
- High School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
Combined Pool Courses Stock:
- Middle School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
- High School 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place.
International SeaPerch Challenge:
The Intermountain SeaPerch Challenge will award three international competition invitations to top teams. The 2023 International SeaPerch Challenge event will be hosted May 13, 2023, at the University of Maryland. This year’s International Challenge will include three required events and two optional events for teams to choose from. Visit the official SeaPerch webpage for competition details.
Official SeaPerch Website: https://seaperch.org/programs/2023-season/