This project aims to develop a modular AUV that can be used for various applications such as seafloor surveying, sea creature analysis, pipe inspection, and underwater manipulation tasks.

Summary

Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) have become increasingly important in underwater inspection and surveying applications. This project aims to develop a modular AUV that can be used for various applications such as pipe inspection, seafloor surveying, sea creature analysis, and underwater manipulation tasks. The development of this AUV will be a stepping-stone to future projects that include developing and implementing perception and control algorithms for the AUV and implementing inspection and investigation tasks.

Project Goals:

The goals of this project are to:

• Develop a modular AUV design that is easy to customize and upgrade.
• Integrate a variety of sensors into the AUV, including an IMU, camera, and sonar.
• Develop a power system for the AUV that provides a continuous operation for up to 3 hours.
• Develop a software architecture for the AUV based on Robotic Operating System (ROS).
• Develop a communication system for the AUV that allows it to communicate with a surface station using various methods.