By nature, the human powered submarine relies heavily on the performance of the person piloting the craft. The goal of the biomechanics group is to smooth the seams on the submarine-pilot interface. More specifically, the hopes of the biomechanics group are to improve the efficiency of the pilot powering the craft, and to mathematically model the competition run to predict maximum speed and performance.

Our group will also be striving to maintain the utmost safety and comfort level for the pilot by making sure the SCUBA system is optimum for race conditions, and the components inside the vessel are arranged ergonomically.

The Biometrics team will also be focusing on some other aspects of the project that relate less directly to the person piloting the submarine. One of these projects will be to get the propulsion system for the submarine ready for installation, and work to integrate propulsion into the new hull being constructed. This system will consist of two hydrofoil propulsion systems designed by Hobie Craft, modified and integrated into the submarine in such a way as to qualify our team to compete in the non-propeller-driven class in competition.

We will also be designing and constructing the control surfaces for the new submarine. Improvements made for this generation's design will include shortening the fins for greater ease of transportation, while maintaining their ability to steer the submarine.