Project: Build an ROV
Product used: E2 Energy Chain and igubal

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Calif. students from Long Beach City College used donated Energy Chain® and igubal® spherical bearings on their remotely operated vehicle (ROV) for the 2005 MATE (Marine Advanced Technology Education) ROV Competition. The students were challenged to build an ROV that works in hazardous waters while the operator mans the robot in a comfortable, safe environment.

The students were excited to hear about igus’ Y.E.S (Young Engineers Support) Program, through which students can receive free products for school projects and/or design competitions, such as MATE ROV. The Long Beach team used E2 micro Energy Chain and three igubal flange bearings to support the gripper – or the arm – of the ROV. The E2 carrier houses and protects pneumatic and temperature sensor cables used on the vehicle, while the igubal bearings enable to robotic arm to flip out to open a draw, part of one of the many challenges set forth during the competition.