Autonomous Underwater Robot

E80, A course in the Harvey Mudd College Engineering Core program where we first worked in pairs to complete labs, building foundational knowledge. We then formed teams of four for a final project, developing an autonomous underwater robot with a focus on sensor integration. Our project specifically investigated light intensity comparisons between GoPro footage as a baseline and photodiode sensor integrations.

Working as a team, we successfully developed the electrical, mechanical, and software integrations needed to extract accurate RGB illuminance data at depths of up to 5 meters in Dana Point, CA, using photodiodes. We then compared this data to the RGB-decomposed version of the GoPro footage. For more specifics please see the Final Report linked at the bottom of the page.

Team: Jason Bowman(Me) - Rebecca Preis - Mikayla Mann - Zhian Zhou

This team made the experience truly memorable, and we still check in on each other periodically, reminiscing about our days in E80. We learned a lot, faced challenges, took turns leading and following, stressed over obstacles, and celebrated our successes. I couldn’t have asked for a better team.

Please see the links below for the final details of our project, including our final presentation and report. Also included are the lab reports, which I completed individually after working with a partner during the pre-project lab work. This course took place during my sophomore year of college and showcases my growth in both technical skills and technical writing.