About Us
General
Human-Powered Submarine (HPS) is a UC San Diego based student organization that designs, constructs, and competes with a human-propelled, fully flooded submarine.
Each year, students dedicate their time to manufacturing and testing their submarine in preparation for the International Submarine Races (ISR) in Bethesda, Maryland, and the European International Submarine Races (eISR) in Gosport, UK.
Students on the team come from a variety of backgrounds and majors in order to develop skills in machining, CAD, composites, and leadership. Many have gone on to pursue research or internships related to their work on the team. While the students’ specific interests are varied, their dedication and enthusiasm are reflected in their final product.
Check out our wiki and youtube channel to see how we make the submarine!
Competition
We alternate between racing in the International Submarine Races (ISR) and the European International Submarine Races (eISR) every year. For more information about these races, visit their websites!
Latest Submarine
We have just finished working on our latest submarine, Calypso, which we took to competition at ISR 17 this June!
It converts the pilot’s pedalling into a sweeping tuna tail motion. The name Calypso is a reference to the Greek mythological figure who is exiled to a remote island. This submarine was designed and manufactured during the pandemic where we too were exiled to remote learning.