NZ AquaBots is the first underwater robotics programme in New Zealand

​AquaBots are a remotely operated, tethered, underwater vehicle, designed and built by a group of students from a supplied kit. ​The varying levels of sophistication of the AquaBots ensures a broad appeal to students. ​The students must build the structure of the AquaBot as well as solder the components, including the controller.

Aquabots provides students with the opportunity to learn about robotics, engineering, science, and mathematics (STEM) while building an underwater ROV as part of a science and engineering technology curriculum. Throughout the project, students will learn engineering concepts, problem solving, teamwork, and technical applications.

​GENERAL INFORMATION

What will your bot look like?
Daniel Huang and Darroch George-Bodle working with their aquabot at Hobsonville Point Secondary School.
One of the 2019 International Courses
Auckland competition date
7th November 2019
Competition location
AUT Millennium Aquatics Centre
Winners
The winners of both the Auckland competition and the Nelson competition are invited competitions are invited to compete in the International Sea Perch competition in the USA. (May - June 2020).

Other regional competitions may choose to send their top teams to the Nelson or Auckland competition at no additional fees.
Who can take part?
Teams are formed from a maximum of 6 students in Years 5 – 13. Students can be across varying year levels and schools if necessary. The NZAquaBots programme inspires students and helps discover the next generation of Kiwi scientists and engineers, while introducing potential maritime and robotics careers.
The competition 
Each year two aspects of the competition remain the same. There is an obstacle course that must be traversed and an oral presentation must be made. The other pool events change from year to year. These have included collecting invasive species, playing Connect 4, and collecting kai moana (seafood). 
Engineering Notebook
As well as participating in the obstacle course competition, an additional suggestion for those teams wanting to be the BEST is to keep an engineering notebook.

Please see the Engineering Notebook Information below for  information and marking parameters.
When do we register?
NOW! Fill in the registration form below 
​How do we buy a kit?
To order an NZAquaBots kit, please email web@ministryofinspiration.org
Who are you?​
NZ AquaBots is headed up by the Ministry of Inspiration in Nelson. ​The ​Auckland competition is run by a team in Auckland overseen by the Ministry of Inspiration.
The International Challenge is headed up by SeaPerch.
How much does it cost?
The Kits cost $160+GST and can be purchased below, you only need 1 kit per team.

REGIONAL INFORMATION​

All Regional Competitions
ROTORUA
MASTERTON
NELSON
WESTPORT
​AUCKLAND
Register here for the Rotorua competition on 15 September 2019
Register here for the Masterton competition on 18 October 2019
Register here for the Nelson competition on 3 November 2019
Register here for the Westport competition on 3 November 2019
Register here for the Auckland competition on 7 November 2019
All Contact information
ROTORUA
MASTERTON
NELSON
AUCKLAND
CHRISTCHURCH
​Jessica Wilkes, 07 351 8042, Jessica.wilkes@rotorualc.nz
Paul, paulg@library.mstn.govt.nz
Amy Cornelisen, amy@ministryofinspiration.org
Gareth Bodle, 027 275 6565, gareth.bodle@xtra.co.nz
Uai Liu, christchurch91@gmail.com

FORMS AND INFORMATION

ALL QUESTIONS CAN BE ASKED VIA THE AUCKLAND AQUABOTS FACEBOOK GROUP
This is a closed group for competition participants to ask and answer peer questions, or to connect with the Auckland AquaBots regulations team.

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