Group photo of the HU Robosub team for the 2025–2026 academic year

The driving force behind our success

The HU Robosub team is a powerhouse of multidisciplinary talent, united by a singular, driving passion for the frontiers of maritime engineering. Composed of dedicated students from across the HU University of Applied Sciences, the team represents a vibrant fusion of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and ICT disciplines. Their mission goes far beyond the competition; they are explorers at heart, dedicated to unlocking the uncharted potential of themselves and what they can contribute.

Meet the team

Rik Lafeber and Colin Voncken lead the team, steering the project's direction and keeping the momentum going across every discipline, from engineering to communications. Under their guidance, HU Robosub has grown into a project where students take real ownership.

Team leads/experts

Rik Lafeber

Rik Lafeber

Team leader

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Colin Voncken

Colin Voncken

Supervisor

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Gertie Doppenberg

Gertie Doppenberg

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Luuk Bolhuis

Luuk Bolhuis

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Mirko van de Hoef

Mirko van de Hoef

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Electrical engineers

Emma Dullemond

Emma Dullemond

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Wesse Kranenburg

Wesse Kranenburg

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Kim Lobstein

Kim Lobstein

Lucas Rijks

Lucas Rijks

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Mechanical engineers

Bryan de Hooge

Bryan de Hooge

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Dylan de Hooge

Dylan de Hooge

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Jelte Stevens

Jelte Stevens

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Joram de Groot

Joram de Groot

Joshia Boys

Joshia Boys

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Levi Hagen

Levi Hagen

Sam de Groot

Sam de Groot

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Marketing

Axel Goes

Axel Goes

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Engineering Management

’25–’26

Aurora

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