USC's Premier Robotics Design Team

AUTONOMOUSUNDERWATERVEHICLES.

We design, build, and deploy autonomous underwater systems. Competing annually at RoboSub, pushing the boundaries of underwater robotics since 2005.

Barracuda AUV - USC RoboSub Competition Vehicle
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ACTIVE SINCE 2005
SEC_02 // MISSION_BRIEF
LAT: 34.0219° N
LON: 118.2857° W
ABOUT US

Dive Into Underwater Robotics.

USC RoboSub is a student-led organization pushing the boundaries of underwater robotics. Combining the expertise of our Software, Electrical, & Mechanical teams, we design & build autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and compete in the annual RoboSub competition, where we showcase our dedication to excellence in engineering and innovation.

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SUB-TEAMS
50+
MEMBERS
20
YEARS
auv_mission.pyPYTHON
from auv_core import Barracuda, Mission
class RoboSubMission(Mission):
"""Autonomous underwater mission"""
def __init__(self):
self.auv = Barracuda()
self.depth = 0.0
self.thrusters = 8
def execute(self):
self.auv.dive(depth=2.0)
self.auv.detect_gate()
self.auv.navigate_through()
self.auv.fire_torpedo()
return True # Mission complete!
CONNECTEDDEPTH: 2.0m
BATTERY: 94%8 THRUSTERS
OUR STACK

Industry-Standard Tools

Mechanical

SOLIDWORKS

3D CAD software for mechanical design & simulation

Software

ROS

Industry-standard robotics middleware for distributed computing & sensor integration

DevOps

DOCKER

Containerization for consistent development & deployment environments

Electrical

ALTIUM

Professional PCB design & electronic schematic software

WHAT DRIVES US

Our Core Pillars

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Members

Student-Led

Empowering students to take leadership roles and drive innovation in underwater robotics.

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Years Competing

Competitions

Participating in RoboSub, an international student underwater robotics competition.

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Sub-Teams

Learning

Hands-on experience in robotics, coding, & electrical & mechanical systems.

JOIN US

Ready to Dive In?

No experience required. Just passion, dedication, and a willingness to learn.

MEETING
Weekly
LOCATION
USC Baum Family Maker Space
OPEN TO
All Majors