Founded in 1996, the Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Project (ARVP) is a student-run robotics project at the University of Alberta currently focusing on the annual RoboSub Competition. Members learn to solve complex design problems, manage projects, and develop worldwide professional connections. ARVP also engages in community outreach to promote practical uses of robotic tech.

As we develop our students, technologies, and capabilities, we invite you to join our continued growth and success!

RoboSub is an annual international robotics competition supported by the U.S Navy’s Office of Naval Research. The competition aims to develop technologies and engineers to solve cutting-edge marine issues. With 50+ student teams competing yearly, each team develops and presents an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) that is capable of completing several tasks in an obstacle course. The tasks have real-life applications including: underwater exploration, seafloor mapping, sonar localization, and underwater object manipulation.