Energy Class · Team Profile

MARINEROB-UPV

🇪🇸 Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)

MARINEROB-UPV is led by Javier Busquets Mataix, a naval engineer and principal investigator in marine robotics at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV). Busquets heads a multidisciplinary team of young professionals from the UPV, with backgrounds spanning industrial, mechanical, energy, computer and automation engineering. Bringing these fields together around a shared platform, the initiative reflects a strong commitment to young talent and technology, working towards a more autonomous and sustainable maritime sector.

The team

Meet the team

The team is composed of highly motivated students from a wide range of technical disciplines, including mechanical engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, computer science, naval architecture, and design. This multidisciplinary structure enables a comprehensive and integrated approach to complex engineering challenges, combining technical performance, functionality, and visual identity. The team operates with the continuous support of experienced mentors from the respective fields, who provide technical guidance, ensure adherence to professional standards, and support knowledge transfer from academia to real-world application.

University

Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV)

Country

🇪🇸 Spain

Based in

Valencia, Spain

Class

Energy Class

Racing number

N°12

The boat

MARINEROB-UPV

The MARINEROB-UPV prototype represents a significant leap in sustainable energy generation technology, engineered for high performance in competitive environments. The primary propulsion system uses high-efficiency Electric Propulsion (EP) architecture. For energy storage, next-generation Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery systems were selected for their superior energy density and lifecycle performance. For intelligent control a proprietary, advanced control system utilising innovative algorithms is implemented to optimise energy management in real-time. Crucially, it features a new hybrid propulsion support system, providing robust operational redundancy. This configuration ensures consistent performance capabilities and goal achievement, even under challenging parameters. This prototype positions the team as a frontrunner in integrating holistic, intelligent solutions for the MEBC.

Type

Electric prototype

propulsion

High-efficiency Electric Propulsion (EP)

Redundancy

Hybrid propulsion support system

energy Class · 2026

Follow the team at the Challenge

MARINEROB-UPV competes in the Energy Class at the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, 7–11 July 2026 in Port Hercule. Led by naval engineer Javier Busquets Mataix, principal investigator in marine robotics at the Universitat Politècnica de València, the team brings together young professionals from industrial, mechanical, energy, computer and automation engineering around a single high-performance platform. Their prototype is built on high-efficiency electric propulsion and next-generation LiFePO4 batteries, chosen for their energy density and lifecycle performance, while a proprietary control system optimises energy management in real time. A new hybrid propulsion support system adds operational redundancy, ensuring consistent performance even under challenging conditions and positioning the team as a frontrunner in holistic, intelligent solutions for the Challenge.