# SeaPerch Challenge Resources ## SeaPerch 2026 | Team Handbook - [Introduction & Table of Contents](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/introduction-and-table-of-contents.md) - [Change Log](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/introduction-and-table-of-contents/change-log.md) - [Section 1: Competition Overview](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-1-competition-overview.md) - [1.1 Eligibility & Qualifying](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-1-competition-overview/1.1-eligibility-and-qualifying.md) - [1.2 Season Timeline](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-1-competition-overview/1.2-season-timeline.md) - [1.3 Registration & Chaperone Policy](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-1-competition-overview/1.3-registration-and-chaperone-policy.md) - [Registration Template](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-1-competition-overview/1.3-registration-and-chaperone-policy/registration-template.md) - [1.4 Spectator Tickets](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-1-competition-overview/1.4-spectator-tickets.md) - [1.5 Competition Classes](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-1-competition-overview/1.5-competition-classes.md): The 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge will include three (3) competition classes. - [1.6 Regional Hosts](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-1-competition-overview/1.6-regional-hosts.md) - [1.7 RoboNation Code of Conduct](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-1-competition-overview/1.7-robonation-code-of-conduct.md) - [Section 2: Pool Competition](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-2-pool-competition.md) - [2.1 Obstacle Course](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-2-pool-competition/2.1-obstacle-course.md) - [2.2 Mission Course](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-2-pool-competition/2.2-mission-course.md) - [2.3 Pool Competition Rules](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-2-pool-competition/2.3-pool-competition-rules.md): These rules are preliminary for the International SeaPerch Challenge and may be updated prior to the competition. Any updates will be posted here with notations of changes. - [2.4 Compliance Checklist](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-2-pool-competition/2.4-compliance-checklist.md) - [Section 3: Design Documentation](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-3-design-documentation.md) - [3.1 Technical Design Report](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-3-design-documentation/3.1-technical-design-report.md) - [3.2 Meet the Team & ROV Fact Sheet](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-3-design-documentation/3.2-meet-the-team-and-rov-fact-sheet.md) - [3.3 Real-World Innovation Poster (Optional)](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-3-design-documentation/3.3-real-world-innovation-poster-optional.md) - [3.4 Community Outreach Project (Optional)](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-3-design-documentation/3.4-community-outreach-project-optional.md) - [3.5 Presentation Abstract (Optional)](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-3-design-documentation/3.5-presentation-abstract-optional.md) - [Section 4: Scoring & Awards](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-4-scoring-and-awards.md) - [4.1 Pool Competition Scoring](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-4-scoring-and-awards/4.1-pool-competition-scoring.md) - [4.2 Design Documentation Scoring](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-4-scoring-and-awards/4.2-design-documentation-scoring.md) - [Section 5: Summary of Rules](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/section-5-summary-of-rules.md) - [Appendix: Document Library](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/appendix-document-library.md) ## SeaPerch 2026 | Pool Course Build Guide - [Introduction & Resources](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/readme.md) - [Resources](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/readme/resources.md) - [General Notes](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/readme/general-notes.md) - [Construction Tips](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/readme/construction-tips.md) - [Section 1: Obstacle Course Build Guide](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-1-obstacle-course-build-guide.md) - [1.1 Suspended Obstacle Course](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-1-obstacle-course-build-guide/1.1-suspended-obstacle-course.md) - [1.2 Obstacle Course Hoops](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-1-obstacle-course-build-guide/1.2-obstacle-course-hoops.md) - [1.3 Suspension Ropes](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-1-obstacle-course-build-guide/1.3-suspension-ropes.md) - [1.4 Pool Floor Obstacle Course](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-1-obstacle-course-build-guide/1.4-pool-floor-obstacle-course.md) - [Section 2: Mission Course Build Guide](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-2-mission-course-build-guide.md) - [2.1 Task Frame Assembly](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.1-task-frame-assembly.md) - [2.2 Front Platform Assembly](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.2-front-platform-assembly.md) - [2.3 Back Platform Assembly](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.3-back-platform-assembly.md) - [2.4 Surface Vessel](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.4-surface-vessel.md) - [2.5 Marker Float](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.5-marker-float.md) - [2.6 Marine Life](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.6-marine-life.md) - [2.7 Heavy Debris](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.7-heavy-debris.md) - [2.8 Water Sampler](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.8-water-sampler.md) - [2.9 Plug](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/2026-course-build-guide/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.9-plug.md) ## SeaPerch 2026 | Volunteer Guide - [Introduction & Table of Contents](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/introduction-and-table-of-contents.md): International SeaPerch Competition 2026 www.seaperch.org - [Change Log](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/introduction-and-table-of-contents/change-log.md) - [I. Welcome to RoboNation](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/i.-welcome-to-robonation.md): International SeaPerch Challenge 2026 www.seaperch.org - [II. SeaPerch Challenge Competition](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/ii.-seaperch-challenge-competition.md): International SeaPerch Competition 2026 www.seaperch.org - [III. Meet the Teams](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/iii.-meet-the-teams.md): International SeaPerch Challenge 2026 www.seaperch.org - [IV. The RoboNation Staff](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/iv.-the-robonation-staff.md): International SeaPerch Competition 2026 www.seaperch.org - [V. Event Information](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/v.-event-information.md): International SeaPerch Challenge 2026 www.seaperch.org - [VI. On-Site Reminders](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/vi.-on-site-reminders.md): International SeaPerch Competition 2026 www.seaperch.org - [VII. Event Schedule](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/vii.-event-schedule.md): International SeaPerch Competition 2026 www.seaperch.org - [VIII. SeaPerch Competition Overview](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/viii.-seaperch-competition-overview.md): International SeaPerch Competition 2026 www.seaperch.org - [IX. SeaPerch Pool Competition](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/ix.-seaperch-pool-competition.md): International SeaPerch Challenge 2026 www.seaperch.org - [X. Design Documentation](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/x.-design-documentation.md) - [XI. Position Training](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/xi.-position-training.md) - [XII. Competition Awards](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/xii.-competition-awards.md): International SeaPerch Challenge 2026 www.seaperch.org - [XIII. Conclusion](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-2026-or-volunteer-guide/xiii.-conclusion.md): International SeaPerch Challenge 2026 www.seaperch.org ## SeaPerch Diver Briefing - [SeaPerch Challenge Diver Brief](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-diver-briefing/seaperch-challenge-diver-brief.md) - [General Diver Guidelines](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-diver-briefing/seaperch-challenge-diver-brief/general-diver-guidelines.md) - [Course Descriptions](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-diver-briefing/seaperch-challenge-diver-brief/course-descriptions.md) - [Mission Course Videos](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-diver-briefing/seaperch-challenge-diver-brief/mission-course-videos.md) - [Diver Assistance](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-diver-briefing/seaperch-challenge-diver-brief/diver-assistance.md) - [Mission Course Setup and Reset](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-diver-briefing/seaperch-challenge-diver-brief/mission-course-setup-and-reset.md) ## SeaPerch 2025 | Team Handbook - [Introduction & Table of Contents](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/introduction-and-table-of-contents.md) - [Section 1: Competition Overview](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-1-competition-overview.md) - [Section 2: Pool Courses](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-2-pool-courses.md) - [2.1 Obstacle Course](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-2-pool-courses/2.1-obstacle-course.md) - [2.2 Mission Course](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-2-pool-courses/2.2-mission-course.md) - [2.3 General Pool Event Rules](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-2-pool-courses/2.3-general-pool-event-rules.md): These rules are preliminary for the International SeaPerch Challenge and may be updated prior to the competition. Any updates will be posted here with notations of changes. - [Section 3: Design Documentation](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-3-design-documentation.md) - [3.1 Technical Design Report](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-3-design-documentation/3.1-technical-design-report.md) - [3.2 Meet the Team](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-3-design-documentation/3.2-meet-the-team.md) - [3.3 Real-World Innovation Poster (Optional)](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-3-design-documentation/3.3-real-world-innovation-poster-optional.md) - [3.4 Community Outreach Project (Optional)](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-3-design-documentation/3.4-community-outreach-project-optional.md) - [3.5 Presentation Abstract (Optional)](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-3-design-documentation/3.5-presentation-abstract-optional.md) - [Section 4: Scoring & Awards](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/section-4-scoring-and-awards.md) - [Appendices](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/appendices.md) - [Appendix A: Registration Template](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/appendices/appendix-a-registration-template.md) - [Appendix B: Competition Scoresheets & Rubrics](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/appendices/appendix-b-competition-scoresheets-and-rubrics.md) - [Appendix C: Compliance Checklist](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/appendices/appendix-c-compliance-checklist.md) - [Appendix D: Competition Classes Overview](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/appendices/appendix-d-competition-classes-overview.md) - [Appendix E: Change Log](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-team-handbook-2025/appendices/appendix-e-change-log.md) ## SeaPerch 2025 | Pool Course Build Manual - [2025 International SeaPerch Challenge Pool Courses Build Guide](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/readme.md) - [Resources](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/resources.md) - [General Notes](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/general-notes.md) - [Section 1: Obstacle Course Build Guide](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-1-obstacle-course-build-guide.md) - [1.1 Suspended Obstacle Course](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-1-obstacle-course-build-guide/1.1-suspended-obstacle-course.md) - [1.2 Obstacle Course Hoops](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-1-obstacle-course-build-guide/1.2-obstacle-course-hoops.md) - [1.3 Suspension Ropes](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-1-obstacle-course-build-guide/1.3-suspension-ropes.md) - [1.4 Pool Floor Obstacle Course](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-1-obstacle-course-build-guide/1.4-pool-floor-obstacle-course.md) - [Section 2: Mission Course Build Guide](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-2-mission-course-build-guide.md) - [2.1 Task Platforms](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.1-task-platforms.md) - [2.2 Surface Vessel](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.2-surface-vessel.md) - [2.3 Back Platform Assembly](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.3-back-platform-assembly.md) - [2.4 Bio-Bucket Hatch](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.4-bio-bucket-hatch.md) - [2.5 Coral Tree](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.5-coral-tree.md) - [2.6 Deep Dive Platform](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.6-deep-dive-platform.md) - [2.7 Front Platform Assembly](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.7-front-platform-assembly.md) - [2.8 Marine Life](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.8-marine-life.md) - [2.9 Sensors](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/section-2-mission-course-build-guide/2.9-sensors.md) - [Vendor Links to Purchase Parts](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/vendor-links-to-purchase-parts.md) - [Construction Tips](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/construction-tips.md) - [Regional Course Tips](https://robonation.gitbook.io/seaperch-challenge-resources/seaperch-challenge-2025-build-manual-test/regional-course-tips.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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