Hovering AUV (HAUV)

The goal of this research project is to develop and implement methods for autonomous, close-range inspection of a ship hull, using low-cost and highly maneuverable autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). These methods enable the inspection of a complete ship, including the running gear and the bottom. This work supports the inspection of marine structures in general, and contributes significantly to the field of autonomous robots, in the areas of perception, navigation, and planning.

The HAUV on the Bluefin Robotics website

Principal Investigator:

  • John Leonard