Autonomous Underwater Robots
This course will explore the fascinating world of autonomous underwater robots. Students will learn about the design and engineering of these robots, and how they can be used to explore the depths of the ocean. Topics covered will include the principles of robotics, navigation and control, and the
An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) is a robot that travels underwater without requiring continuous input from an operator. AUVs constitute part of a larger group of undersea systems known as unmanned underwater vehicles, a classification that includes non-autonomous remotely operated underwater vehicles (ROVs) – controlled and powered from the surface by an operator/pilot via an umbilical or using remote control. In military applications an AUV is more often referred to as an unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV). Underwater gliders are a subclass of AUVs. Homing torpedoes can also be considered as a subclass of AUVs.