Underwater Robots

Representing diverse engineering disciplines and cultural backgrounds, the HKUST team comprised (from right) Selma Reblitz, Law Yuan, Yip Yee-Lam and Minche Lee.
Representing diverse engineering disciplines and cultural backgrounds, the HKUST team comprised (from right) Selma Reblitz, Law Yuan, Yip Yee-Lam and Minche Lee. 
Recognition for ROV Marine Monitoring and Exploration Project
Over 120 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 24 schools and teachers participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2026 on May 1-2. The competition concluded with an award presentation ceremony on July 11, 2026 (pictured).
Over 120 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 24 schools and teachers participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2026 on May 1-2. The competition concluded with an award presentation ceremony on July 11, 2026 (pictured). 
The HKUST ROV Team won their 14th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in Canada this June.
The HKUST ROV Team won their 14th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in Canada this June. 
Prof. Zhang Fumin
Prof. Zhang Fumin 
Recognizing Exceptional Engineering Achievements
Over 100 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 24 schools participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2025 on March 29-30. The competition concluded with an award presentation ceremony on May 10, 2025 (pictured), which also celebrated the 10th anniversary of the event.
Over 100 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 24 schools participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2025 on March 29-30. The competition concluded with an award presentation ceremony on May 10, 2025 (pictured), which also celebrated the 10th anniversary of the event. 
The HKUST ROV Team won their 13th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in the US this June.
The HKUST ROV Team won their 13th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in the US this June. 
The HKUST ROV Team comprises 25 undergraduate students from various disciplines.
The HKUST ROV Team comprises 25 undergraduate students from various disciplines. 
Over 200 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 30 schools participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2024 on April 20-21.
Over 200 Primary 4 to Secondary 3 students from 30 schools participated in the HKUST Underwater Robot Competition 2024 on April 20-21.  
The HKUST ROV Team won their 12th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in the US this June.
The HKUST ROV Team won their 12th straight championship in the Hong Kong Regional Contest of the MATE International ROV Competition since they joined in 2011. They will head for the international competition in the US this June. 
Prof. Zhang Fumin was recognized for his contributions to autonomy of robotic sensing networks and control of marine robots.
Prof. Zhang Fumin was recognized for his contributions to autonomy of robotic sensing networks and control of marine robots. 
Advancing Marine Robotics