Team Nirma AUV has achieved a remarkable milestone by securing 2nd place internationally at the Singapore Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Challenge (SAUVC) 2025, held at Singapore Polytechnic from March 14 to 17, 2025.
The competition witnessed participation from 89 teams worldwide, out of which 45 teams qualified for the main competition. After rigorous rounds of testing and evaluation, the top 18 teams advanced to the finale. Competing against some of the best underwater robotics teams globally, Team Nirma AUV secured the second position and won the cash prize of SGD 2000, demonstrating exceptional technical prowess and innovation.
The team was mentored by Dr. Akash Mecwan (EC) and Dr. Mihir Chauhan (ME), with support from Dr. R. N. Patel, Chairman, TCA.
Team Nirma AUV extends its heartfelt gratitude to Nirma University for its unwavering support, which played a crucial role in achieving this outstanding success.
Congratulations to the team for their stellar performance on the global stage!