Autonomous Underwater Robot

In this project, we will focus on the design and control of the underwater robot, advances in underwater navigation and sensor systems, as well as their use in mapping underwater and earthquake monitoring of underwater, oil fields, and an emphasis on their use. The main purpose of this project is to

Project Title

Autonomous Underwater Robot

Project Area of Specialization

Robotics

Project Summary

In this project, we will focus on the design and control of the underwater robot, advances in underwater navigation and sensor systems, as well as their use in mapping underwater and earthquake monitoring of underwater, oil fields, and an emphasis on their use. The main purpose of this project is to design and control an underwater robot. We will place the colored balls in a different position underwater and our robot will find that place on its own For this purpose, we will pre-define the pool coordinates. Recent navigation techniques and sensor systems in underwater robots have allowed their use in visual images of seaside beds, geothermal sampling detection, seismic monitoring of underwater oil fields, and so on. In this project, we will examine some key areas for modern underwater robot technology. It is by no means a complete survey but provides important indications for future development. The future will bring technological advances that will allow us to develop more efficient and reliable AUVs.

Project Objectives

To Design and Construct Underwater Robot To Model, Simulate, and Control Underwater Robot The main purpose of this project is to design and control an underwater robot. We will place the colored balls in a different position underwater and our robot will find that place on its own For this purpose, we will pre-define the pool coordinates. The robot will move autonomously upon interaction with the obstacles.

Project Implementation Method

Each of the components that will be assembled must meet its functions, its reliability, and effectiveness, instead of cost-saving, the most important factors that contribute to excellent AUV. The frame is designed to ensure that it can be a platform for the components that will be attached to the design. The frame must conform to support the weight of the equipment, and also have a higher strength. Its material can be in the range of plastic to aluminum, depending on certain factors. Since weight is much related to gravity and buoyancy, the material chosen is critical. An AUV is considered to replace the divers of deepwater, the camera will function as a pair of eyes of a human. Instead, the camera can be used to record the data in the shape of pictures and videos. Instead of recording, the camera is also important for the safety of the AUV. Tether functions as a medium that carries the instructed movement done by the controller at the water surface. Thus, a tether must be built from a suitable and reliable bundle of wires. The wires are assembled in one cover where the cover must protect the wires from the water. Else, the wires used must have rated ingress protection so they can work successfully in the presence of water. The tether 15 must also be managed to protect the wires from scratch. Thus, strong, light, and flexible material must be chosen as the best option for wire characteristics. Thrusters relate to the propulsion and navigation system of the AUV. The size of thrusters chosen must be able to withstand the AUV weight so that it can push the water with high torque.

Benefits of the Project

Underwater robots currently play prominent roles in several scientific, commercial, and military tasks. They are increasingly used to relieve the burden on human operators and to improve performance. Presently, AUVs are used almost exclusively for survey work, but sampling and other intervention tasks are becoming more feasible. The goal is not only for these robotic vehicles to replace human divers or human-occupied vehicles but also to enable an entirely new generation of subsea equipment serviced without intervention by drillships or other heavy-lifting vessels. The offshore oil and gas industry heavily relies on AUVs for the installation, inspection, and servicing of platforms, pipelines, and subsea production facilities. As the search for oil and gas goes deeper, this trend can only continue. Scientific applications for AUVs include survey, inspection, and sampling tasks previously performed by human-occupied submersibles vehicles.  AUVs are now equipped with sophisticated sampling devices. Moreover, AUVs are also used to deploy and operate sea our experiments, which can involve difficult tasks such as drilling and the delicate placement of instruments. AUVs have also emerged as powerful tools for investigating underwater shipwrecks and other cultural sites. Applications include forensic investigations of modern shipwrecks to determine the cause of sinking and salvage. Special mapping tasks include sonar imaging, magnetic field mapping, hydrothermal vent localization, and photo surveys.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

AUV Basic Components Basically, AUV is considered the simplest type of robot. The only thing that differentiates a robot from its immovable counterparts is its ability to move using its power. Together with the movements, they are also equipped with the ability to navigate the robot to reach multiple objectives. For the AUV system, the complexity of any objectives can be achieved with an only simplified construction. Thus, designing an efficient and cost-effective AUV that is suitable to the user's desires can be done so that it can accomplish the tasks required. Due to the reason that AUV is usually needed to work at the water depth level which can endanger the divers, AUV is specifically designed to achieve the mission at a certain depth. To ensure that the AUV is reliable at the specified depth, all the components used must meet the rated depth and safety factors. The main components of AUV contain

i. Frame

ii. Camera

iii. Tether

iv. Thrusters

v. Sonar sensors

vi. Microcontrollers

vii. Inertial measurement unit

viii. Lithium-ion Batteries

ix. Pressure transducers

x. Electronic speed controller

xi. BLDC Motors

Final Deliverable of the Project

Hardware System

Core Industry

Petroleum

Other Industries

Others

Core Technology

Robotics

Other Technologies

Robotics

Sustainable Development Goals

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Required Resources

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