3 accepted papers
This letter presents the Centimeter-scale Autonomous Reconfigurable Platform (CARP), a low-cost, self-assembling Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) designed for modular and cooperative maritime operations. CARP features a 90 mm square top section with four independent active latching mechanisms, enabl
This paper introduces the design, fabrication, and autonomous control of MicroASV, a low-cost, centimeter-scale autonomous surface Vehicle (ASV). MicroASV has a square footprint with a side length of 85 mm. Its propulsion system consists of four custom water jets arranged in a “Diamond” shaped actua
There exists a capability gap in the design of currently available autonomous underwater vehicles (AUV). Most AUVs use a set of thrusters, and optionally control surfaces, to control their depth and pose. AUVs utilizing thrusters can be highly maneuverable, making them well-suited to operate in comp…