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  • Robotics Competitions
  • Autonomous Systems

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  • Marine robotics competitions have grown globally since the late 1990s.
  • These events are recognized for their educational value and role in technological innovation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of marine robotics competitions.
  • To identify common trends and unique aspects of these challenges using representative events.

Main Methods:

  • Review of prominent marine robotics competitions.
  • Analysis of trends such as Grand Challenges, autonomous decision-making, multi-domain cooperation, and virtual competitions.

Main Results:

  • Competitions are rapidly evolving with increasing popularity of Grand Challenges.
  • Trends include a focus on autonomous decision-making, multi-domain cooperation, and the emergence of virtual competitions.
  • Emphasis is placed on scientific aspects, benchmarking, and community building through forums and workshops.

Conclusions:

  • Marine robotics competitions offer valuable experience in realistic settings for teams of all levels.
  • Virtual competitions serve as preparation for physical events, particularly for open-sea challenges, and promote vehicle autonomy.
  • These competitions are crucial for expanding the marine community by attracting experts in robotics and artificial intelligence.