Mission
The purpose of the ROV Committee is to promote the interchange of technical information among industrial, academic, defense and other organizations on an international basis in the areas of ROVs, undersea robotics and artificial intelligence; to provide speakers to academic institutions, to increase the participation of students in the society and areas of ROV and undersea technology; and to produce technical publications related to ROV technology. The ROV Committee is a part of the Marine Technology Society (MTS), and a primary driver of the Committee’s work is to support STEM learning through the MATE ROV Competition.
The world’s premier event for Remotely Operated Vehicles, Commercial Diving Contractors, Manned Submersibles, and all other aspects of the Underwater Operations Industry.
The Marine Technology Society (MTS) is the leading global community of marine technology professionals. All MTS members have the ability to join the ROV Committee.
The ROV Committee has awarded outstanding individuals and organizations displaying excellence and innovation in the field. Read about our past award recipients.