Where My FLL 2024 Journey Began
Author: Muyao Zhang
When the prep materials of FLL 2024 were released, I became fascinated upon reading about the ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) mentioned by a submarine pilot. My curiosity motivated me to research and find out more.
From my online research, I learned that an underwater ROV is a robotic vehicle that can go anywhere from the water surface to full ocean depth and is used to observe and complete tasks by the ROV user. Moreover, there are different types of ROVs helping people conduct various tasks. For example, Work Class ROV acts as the mainstay of the offshore energy industry; Inspection or Observation ROVs are generally used for visual inspections and ‘simple’ work that engage more basic robotic arms than work-class vehicles; and Mini or Micro ROVs, which are also called Portable Class ROVs, enable underwater inspection more accessible to the everyday user.
Overall, my initial and fascinating research on ROVs has inspired me to further explore their practical significance.
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