Last year, we accomplished remarkable milestones that highlighted our dedication and hard work. This year, we return stronger and more determined than ever, ready to push boundaries, surpass expectations, and achieve even greater success in the competition!
RoboBoat is an international student competition to design autonomous robotic boats. The robotic boat navigates through the challenge course with impressive maritime maneuverability. This year is the third year for Bengawan UV Roboboat team to compete in the Roboboat competition.
Go To WebsiteAt the International Roboboat Competition (IRC) 2025, Mandakini Zenith plans to complete all missions in the order of mission completion shown in Figure. Navigation Channel, Mapping Migration Patterns, Race Against Pollution and Return to Home missions will be the first priority to complete. Treacherous Waters will be second priority and Rescue Deliveries will be third priority.
Based on team evaluation, discussions and research to develop things that need to be developed from the previous year and prepare strategies to be able to implement IRC 2025 to the fullest. Based on the results of discussions and research, it was decided that the ship would use a symmetrical round hull catamaran hull with the same modularity concept as the previous year but with a higher frame to facilitate travel and a higher frame to help protect components from large waves.
Next, the ship design process is carried out. Stability, resistance and RAO simulations were carried out on the hull and static stress simulations on the frame to get the best hull and frame. Simulations were carried out using Maxsurf, Ansys and Fusion 360 software.
Ship manufacturing using fiberglass and gelcoat as the main coating. The manufacture of the hull is carried out with plywood and balsa wood from the design that has been made and analyzed. Then the hull that has been arranged is coated with gelcoat to become a mold and then re-coated with gelcoat and fiberglass to make the hull. After the hull has been made, painting and installation of the frame on the hull is carried out.
Our team thoroughly documents the robot's construction, testing, and development phases, creating essential material for the Technical Design Report (TDR), website content, and video production. We also carefully script the submitted video to ensure clarity and professionalism. This comprehensive process highlights our robot's technical excellence while demonstrating our commitment to transparent, high-standard documentation across all competition submissions.
The team installed electronic components and propulsion systems on the ship. The placement of the components is precisely organized so that the electronic components are safe from the impact of the waves and can work optimally. An exhaust fan is also installed on the top of the ship to facilitate air circulation and remove heat from the box.
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After the shipbuilding process has been completed, testing of the ship is then carried out. The tests carried out are buoyancy tests to determine the ability of the ship to float when receiving loads from components and propulsion. Then the impact test is also carried out on the ship's frame in holding the hull when subjected to dynamic loads.
Our team conducts a detailed review and thorough revisions before the final submission. This process involves scrutinizing grammar, refining writing structure, adhering to formatting standards, and correcting inaccuracies in the documentation. By prioritizing clarity, precision, and professionalism, we aim to enhance the overall quality and presentation of our work.
After all the testing is done, the team will try to complete the mission on Roboboat 2025 using the ship that has been built.
| Date | Target | Result | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/24 – 09/28/24 |
1. Object Detection Algorithm Decision 2. FPS and mAP Checking 3. Simulation of Stability, RAO, and Resistance using ANSYS Aqwa and ANSYS Fluent |
Obtained the YOLOv4 algorithm with 64.94 mAP and achieved results in stability, RAO, and resistance. | Bengawan UV Workshop |
| 08/01/24 – 08/05/24 |
1. Buoyancy test 2. Propulsion test 3. Maneuver test |
Mandakini Zenith can float safely, the propulsion generates a thrust of 13 kg, and the vessel can maneuver well. | Universitas Sebelas Maret Lake Facility |
| 08/07/24 – 08/12/24 |
1. Navigation system simulation testing 2. PID Simulation |
Obtained the PID values to be used for Mandakini Zenith. | Bengawan UV Workshop |
| 08/14/24 – 08/19/24 | Navigation Channel and Mapping migration patterns mission testing |
1. The program implemented on Mandakini successfully executed motion commands during the Navigation Channel mission. 2. Mandakini Zenith effectively detected ball obstacles and completed Mapping migration patterns mission. |
Bengawan UV Workshop |
| 08/28/24 – 11/02/24 | LiDAR testing for treacherous waters mission | Mandakini Zenith is able to measure the distance to the docking area with precision. | Bengawan UV Workshop |
| 11/04/24 – 11/16/24 | Treacherous waters mission testing | Mandakini Zenith entered the right docking area with precision. | Universitas Sebelas Maret Lake Facility |
| 11/18/24 – 11/23/24 |
1. Testing the X-axis camera servo mechanism. 2. Simulation of Race against pollution mission |
1. The camera servo can move to assist the camera in monitoring the light panel located beside the vessel. 2. The object detection system can accurately detect the light panel and black buoys. |
Bengawan UV Workshop |
| 11/25/24 – 12/07/24 | Race against pollution mission testing |
1. Mandakini Zenith is able to stop at the holding bay and move when the light panel turns green. 2. Mandakini Zenith is capable of navigating around the blue buoy and avoiding the black buoys. |
Universitas Sebelas Maret Lake Facility |
| 12/09/24 – 12/22/24 | Testing object and water delivery mechanism and Rescue Deliveries mission testing | Mandakini Zenith is capable of detecting the orange and black vessels and delivering water or a racquetball based on the detected vessel at a distance of approximately 2 meters. | Universitas Sebelas Maret Lake Facility |
| 01/06/25 – 01/18/25 | Full mission testing and simulation | Improving obstacle detection and PID variables is essential to ensure the mission runs optimally. | Bengawan UV Workshop and Universitas Sebelas Maret Lake Facility |
