Welcome to
2.S01 Introduction to Autonomous Underwater Vehicles !!
Lecturers: Dr. Supun Randeni, Mr. Michael Sacarny, Dr. Michael Benjamin
Lecture: Mon/Wed 300-430pm
Lab: TBD
Dates: March 31st 2025 through End of Spring Term
Office Hours: TBD
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Units: 4-4-4
Room: 5-217
2.S01 will provide the students with an in-depth insight into autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), by introducing theoretical and practical aspects of the AUV design process; including fundamentals of naval architecture, electrical systems design, mechanical design and software design. Students will assemble their own AUVs by using a kit of parts and guidance from instructors, beginning with core electronics and building out a full vehicle for deployment in the Charles River on the MIT campus in the final weeks. Students will carry out waterproofing vacuum tests, pre-launch sub-system tests and dockside tests for ballasting; followed by in-water low-level control tuning runs. They will also construct autonomy missions; first in simulation, followed by in-water autonomous missions to conduct an environmental survey in the Charles river. The final labs in the class will include group competitions involving in-water challenges.
This term we will be using Piazza for class discussion. The system is highly catered to getting you help fast and efficiently from classmates, the TA, and myself. Rather than emailing questions to the teaching staff, I encourage you to post your questions on Piazza. If you have any problems or feedback for the developers, email team@piazza.com.
See: 2024 Marine Robotics Summer School