We are a multidisciplinary team of eight robotics and mechanical engineering students from the University of Sherbrooke, united under the name NAUTILUS.

Dynamic and ambitious, we are driven to push the boundaries of technological innovation in a practical and competitive setting, aiming to showcase our university’s student talent and expertise.

We are exploring new ways to develop a fully autonomous underwater vehicle capable of analyzing its environment and responding intelligently to the challenges posed by the competition.

Who we are

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Onboard sensors for perception and navigation

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Custom algorithms for autonomous decision-making

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Reliable mechatronics tailored to demanding environment

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High-performance underwater vision systems

Our goal

Compete at the 2026 Robosub competition and showcase our achievements at MÉGAGÉNIALE, the largest university engineering fair in Canada.

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A stylized illustration of a blue submarine with a periscope emitting wireless signals, and the word "robosub" written below in blue and green letters.

Our honours

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On Wednesday, December 3rd, the Nautilus team had the privilege of being awarded the J.R. André Bombardier Scholarship for Major Design Projects, valued at $8,750, during the Faculty of Engineering’s Merit Gala at the Université de Sherbrooke.

This generous contribution provides a significant boost to the development of the Nautilus project. It will directly support our design, research, and fabrication efforts as we continue pushing the boundaries of human-powered vehicle innovation.

We are extremely grateful for this recognition and for the trust placed in our work. This award motivates our team to keep striving for excellence and to carry this project forward with renewed ambition and determination.

Our activities

Fête du lac des nations

Over the summer, the Nautilus team volunteered for a full week at the Fête du Lac des Nations, collecting cans and bottles throughout the event. This initiative helped reduce the festival’s environmental footprint while raising funds to support the development of our project.

Although it required many hours of work, this experience strengthened our teamwork, reinforced our commitment to sustainability, and further motivated us to push the Nautilus project forward.

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Open house day

The Nautilus team had the opportunity to present its project during the open house event at the Université de Sherbrooke. It was a great opportunity to showcase the team’s expertise and demonstrate what is possible in engineering to first-year college students from the Séminaire de Sherbrooke.

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