Vortex NTNU — Trondheim, Norway
Developing Students
on a Deeper Level
A student organization at NTNU building autonomous underwater and surface vehicles, where engineering meets the ocean.
Creating the future of engineers and opening doors for students in the fascinating maritime industry.
Vortex NTNU
Featured Projects
2024LatestORCA
Our newest underwater drone, built for autonomy and robustness.
2023FREYA
Vortex's first autonomous surface vehicle (ASV), competing at Njord 2023.
2021BELUGA
The first Vortex drone developed with fully autonomous behaviour in mind.
2018MANTA
Started as an ROV, then converted to an AUV for RoboSub 2019.
Welcome to
Vortex NTNU
Vortex NTNU is a student organization at NTNU created with the purpose of building autonomous underwater and surface vessels. Over 50 students from 20+ study programs design, build, and compete with AUVs, ASVs, and ROVs at competitions like RoboSub and TAC Challenge.
The Team
50+ members across NTNU
Vortex in Action
From sensor integration to autonomous missions: see how we bring our engineering to life in the water.
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Will you
dive with us?
Whether you code, build, solder, or market — there is a seat on our submarine for you.