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2026 MATE ROV Competition Resources

This page is your one-stop shop for all the resources you'll need to prepare for the competition season, from mission tasks and scoring guides to safety tutorials and technical documentation. Whether you're competing in SCOUT, NAVIGATOR, RANGER, PIONEER, or EXPLORER class, everything you need to design, build, and compete with your ROV is right here.

2026 Mission Tasks & Specs

The 2026 Mission Tasks & Specs resources for all classes (SCOUT, NAVIGATOR, RANGER, PIONEER, EXPLORER) can be found below. Simply click the "+" and choose your class from the list.

2026 Preview Mission Task

2026 Competition Manuals

2026 Product Demo and Specs Briefing

2026 Prop Building Instructions

2026 Parts Lists

2026 Prop Demonstration and Q&A

2026 Fly-Through Video

2026 Official Rulings Document

2026 CAD Models

2026 Product Demonstration Resources

2026 Scoring Resources

The 2026 Scoring Resources for all classes (SCOUT, NAVIGATOR, RANGER, PIONEER, EXPLORER) can be found below. Simply click the "+" and choose your class from the list.

2026 Company Spec Sheet

2026 Corporate Responsibility Score Sheet

2026 Product Demonstration

2026 Technical Documentation

2026 Marketing Display

2026 Engineering Presentation

2026 Initial Safety Inspection Sheet

2026 On-Site Safety Inspection Sheet

2026 LASER Safety Inspection Sheet

2026 NRD (Non-ROV Device) Inspection Sheet

2026 JSEA

2026 Safety Tutorial

2026 Safety Briefing

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2026 World Championship Resources

[ Save-the-Date: June 25-27, 2026 with team inspections June 23-24, 2026! ]

The MATE ROV Competition World Championship is heading north in 2026 to Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada—where rugged coastlines, rich maritime heritage, and cutting-edge innovation collide! 

As one of the world's most storied ocean regions, Newfoundland and Labrador offers the perfect backdrop for this global gathering of underwater robotics talent. With a deep connection to marine science, exploration, and technology, the province provides a unique setting to inspire the next generation of ocean problem-solvers! 

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant Numbers DRL/ITEST 1312333, DUE/ATE 1104310, and DUE/ATE 1502046. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

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