August 11-17, 2025
Woollett Aquatics Center | Irvine, California, USA
The 28th RoboSub Competition was held at the Woollett Aquatics Center in Irvine, California, with a record number 58 teams representing nine countries: Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China India, Israel, Singapore, Turkey, and the United States and territories.
Congratulations to all RoboSub 2025 teams. We’re excited to see you again in 2026!
Autonomy Challenge Awards
1st Place ($6,000): National University of Singapore, Bumblebee Autonomous Systems (Singapore)
2nd Place ($4,250): Arizona State University & Si Se Puede Foundation, Desert Wave (USA)
3rd Place ($1,250): Istanbul Technical University, ITU AUV Team (Turkey)
4th Place ($1,250): Cabrillo College, Cabrillo Robotics Club (USA)
5th Place ($1,250): San Diego State University, Mechatronics (USA)
6th Place ($800): Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, AUV-IITB (India)
7th Place ($700): Duke University, Duke Robotics (USA)
Design Documentation
1st Place & Top Website, Top Video, Top Report, and Top Assessment ($1,000): National University of Singapore, Bumblebee Autonomous Systems (Singapore)
2nd Place ($600): The Ohio State University, Ohio State Underwater Robotics (USA)
3rd Place & Top Presentation ($400): McGill University, McGill Robotics (Canada)
4th Place ($200): Advancing Science Technology & Art, Team Inspiration (USA)
5th Place ($200): University of Alberta, Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Project (Canada)
6th Place ($200): Duke University, Duke Robotics (USA)
Special Awards
Rookie of the Year ($500): Cabrillo College, Cabrillo Robotics Club (USA)
For their impressive accomplishment in their first year participating in the competition, securing a spot in Finals spot.
Sportsmanship ($500): San Diego State University, Mechatronics (USA)
For their welcoming and positive spirit, driving long distances to pick up hardware and continually finding ways to help others find solutions to problems. The University of Rhode Island team gives the Mechatronics team credit that they wouldn’t have been able to qualify without their help!
Entrepreneurship ($500): BRAC University, BRACU Duburi (Bangladesh)
For being instrumental in growing the robotics presence in their country. Alumni influenced one of the first robotics startups in Bangladesh!
Best New All Rounder & City of Irvine Award ($500): Nanyang Technological University, Mecatron (Singapore)
For their exceptional spirit of collaboration, innovative engineering, and great rookie performance. Awarded by the Vice Mayor Larry Agran City of Irvine, Certificate of Recognition in recognition of its humility, innovation, empathy, passion and integrity.
Sponsor Awards
MathWorks Simulation Challenge
1st Place ($1,000): École de Technologie Supérieure, SONIA (Canada)
2nd Place ($750): The Ohio State University, Ohio State Underwater Robotics (USA)
3rd Place ($250): McGill University, McGill Robotics (Canada)
BlueRobotics Awards
Store Credit ($500): Widener University, The Pride (USA)
Tx200 Thrusters (4x): Olympic College, Olympic College Engineering Club (USA)
Tx200 Thrusters (4x): University of West Florida, UWF Hydrobotics (USA)
RoboSub 2025 Detailed Scoresheet: Click here to view
RoboSub 2025 Sub-Glyphs: Click here to view
RoboSub 2025 Awards Ceremony: Coming Soon!
