AutoBoat @ Virginia Tech
Autonomous Electric Motorboats and Sailboats
About
Founded in 2012, AutoBoat at VT is a student-led engineering design team in the Ware Lab that designs and manufactures fully autonomous robotic sailboats and high-power electric motor boats for the International Robotic Sailing Regatta and Promoting Electric Propulsion (PEP) competitions. We design and build our hulls, electronics, and software from scratch.
Why Join AutoBoat?
On AutoBoat, you will gain hands-on experience in robotics, naval architecture, electronics, and software development while working on cutting-edge technology. The skills you learn are invaluable to employers for internships and jobs; you'll also have the freedom to work on the projects that excite you.
Our Sub-Teams
The team is divided into 6 sub-teams: Software, Electronics, Naval Architecture, Mechanical, Sail, and Business. We are always looking for new members to join the team throughout the year, so don't hesitate to reach out! There is no experience required—we'll teach you everything you need to know.
Join Our Discord Server!
If you would like to get updates on what we are up to, join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/e34cdWdKbG (opens in a new tab).
Looking to Sponsor Us?
We're always looking for sponsors to help us build better boats. If you're interested in sponsoring us, please reach out to autoboat@vt.edu.
If you are an individual looking to make a one-time donation, you can do so here: AutoBoat Donation Link (opens in a new tab).