The Aegean Ro-Boat Race is an annual competition organized by the SmartMove laboratory of the University of the Aegean, with the support of the Nautical Club of Syros, the Hellenic Institute of Nautical Technology, the Municipality of Syros-Hermoupolis, UNESCO, the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society, and the European Commission.

The competition aims to highlight, promote, and reward innovative ideas that will be used in shipping, while fostering healthy competition. It is an innovative event that showcases capabilities and skills, promoting innovation, seamanship, and technological advancements and encouraging private sector cooperation.

Students design and develop autonomous robotic vessels, which compete under real sea conditions in speed, endurance, and obstacle avoidance challenges.

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