SNAPP the SAR Fish
Theme: Other technology-related themes
Category: Product realization/applications
Project information
Project descriptions
“SNAPP”, The Search and Rescue (SAR) Robotic fish is a fast-swimming robotic fish that strengthens the capacity of search and rescue operations, with unparalleled underwater mobility through its unique fish-like design. It provides floating support and towing capability in the absence of lifeguards. SNAPP currently holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest robotic fish at 2.3 m/s.
Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of injury and death. SNAPP’s potential as the fastest swimming robot in alleviating this issue is centralised on the golden rule of rescue: “In a drowning situation, timing is essential.”
Our team is currently working on enhancements to its design, taking into account SNAPP’s performance in turbulent waters, integration of communication devices, and improved buoyancy.
Team information
Project leader: Muhammad Saad Shahid Anwel, President of Executive Committee
Executive Committee: Taha Abid, Vice President & Software Tech Lead; Le Chi Lim, Electronics Tech Lead; Pawan Raskoti, Mechanics Tech Lead; Simran Avinash, Marketing Manager; Madina Jamolova, Human Resources Manager
Team member(s):
> Software Team: Allison Eun Se You, BSc (Molecular Biology and Biotechnology); Cullen Sun Hongshuai, MsCompSc; Ohmey Wu, BSc(Decision Analytics); Tasnia Ishrar, BEng(CompSc); Lucas Wong Ming Yui, BEcon; Brianna Gautama, BEng(BME)
> Electronics Team: Heidi Chui Cheuk Yu, BEng; Honour Olatunji, BEng(EE); Marzan Bin Rahman, BEng(ElecE); Vivian Ho, BEng(BME)
> Mechanics Team: Abdulwadood Ashraf Faazli, BEng; Gracia Trinita, BEng(BME); Kuan Jia Hong, BBA(IS); Chow Jo Yi, BEngSci (BME and MBB); Kathy Hung Man Kay, BASc (Applied AI); Masood Ahmed, BEng; Moses Liew, BEng(EngSc); Ashley Park Hye Min, BEng(Mech); Darren Xu Deng, MSc (Mech); Yeasar Habib, BEng(ME)
Recruit teammates
BREED is a robotics research organization lead by students from the Faculty of Engineering. The focus of BREED is to create innovative bio-inspired robots to create impact in society. Our first and most successful project is SNAPP – robotic fish that acquired the Guinness World Record as the fastest robotic fish.
We are looking for passionate individuals that will contribute to the development of our organization. Member recruitment opens up at the end of each semester (Fall, Spring and Summer). Currently we are especially looking for:
External Liaisons Manager – a student that is good with pitching, talking, forming, and maintaining connections and knows when/where/how/what to say with excellent strategic planning skills 💡
Software Tech Lead – a person that is confident and passionate about learning and teaching software; keen to develop something meaningful.
Mechanical Tech Lead – a person that is confident and passionate about learning and teaching Mechanical design and fabrication; keen to develop something meaningful.
Website Developer – someone with the right skills and vision to build a website for one of the fastest-growing projects in HKU.
Contact information
You can contact breedhku@gmail.com for any questions.
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Awards
Winner of the Dean’s Fund Award @ The 1st Engineering InnoShow
This project team was selected for the Dean’s fund award at the 1st Engineering InnoShow.
This team has received HK$10,000 sponsorship to participate in external competitions or incubation/ entrepreneurship/ startup programmes.
The best project award - COMP3329 Computer Game Design and Programming @ The 1st Engineering InnoShow
This project team was selected for the best project award – COMP3329 Computer Game Design and Programming at the 1st Engineering InnoShow.
