We're excited to unveil our groundbreaking work in autonomous underwater infrastructure inspection, with a special focus on port walls. ๐ข
At the close of last year, our team embarked on a daring mission beneath the waves, deploying an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) equipped with the cutting-edge p.dron solution. Our mission? To uncover the hidden mysteries lurking beneath the turbid harbor waters and revolutionize how we assess critical infrastructure in ports and harbors. ๐
๐ ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฎ ๐ช๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฑ: ๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐
Our AUV explored the harbor area, capturing high-resolution acoustic data unaffected by murky water or low light conditions.
๐ ๏ธ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ช๐ฒ ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐
The AUV carries an innovative payload, including multiple acoustic sensors and our advanced relative object navigation software. This powerful combination enables safe navigation in confined environments such as harbors, while maintaining an optimal distance to collect precise images.
๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น
The visuals in this post offer different perspectives and glimpses of the collected data. Within these images, we can see the sheet pile wall's shape, its locks, and objects in its vicinity. From a submerged fender atop the wall to a 12x20 block we strategically placed, and even a metallic rod resting at the wall's base each detail matters. ๐ธ
๐ ๐ช๐ต๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐
Port managers can monitor the conditions and potential damage to their port wall and other underwater infrastructure. This helps to mitigate risks to harbor operations. Additionally, the use of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) optimizes the efficiency of professional divers, reducing their need to work in hazardous conditions.๐