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Turkish students from Adana Science High School will represent Türkiye at the MATE-ROV Underwater Robotics World Finals in Canada, taking place June 23–27, with their self-developed underwater vehicle “Firtina.”
The project is developed by the ALESTA technology team, established in 2019 and supported by the Seyhan Youth Center.
The team designs autonomous and remotely operated underwater systems integrated with artificial intelligence and camera-based navigation technologies.
Over the years, ALESTA has participated in Teknofest and various international robotics competitions, earning awards in categories such as “Unmanned Underwater Systems,” “Most Innovative Software,” and “Best Team Spirit.”
“Firtina” features a six-motor propulsion system and a three-axis robotic arm with precision gripping capability. The vehicle can operate autonomously or via remote control and reach depths of up to 60 meters, enabling it to detect, classify, and retrieve underwater objects.
The team qualified for the world finals after winning the “Best Communication System” award at a MATE-ROV competition in Egypt.
Preparations continue at Adana Science High School laboratories and the Cukurova Semi-Olympic Swimming Pool, where students conduct intensive testing and development work.
Team members say the project provides valuable hands-on engineering experience while also strengthening their software and robotics skills.
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