Autonomous Underwater Vehicle

Explore the fascinating world of Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) in this comprehensive guide. “Autonomous Underwater Vehicle” offers a deep dive into the cuttingedge robotics used to explore the underwater world, from the basics of AUVs to complex unmanned systems. A mustread for professionals, students, and enthusiasts in robotics science, this book offers a detailed, chapterbychapter exploration of the technologies shaping the future of autonomous systems in aquatic environments.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Autonomous Underwater Vehicle: Understand the principles of AUVs, including their role in marine research, defense, and exploration.

2: Submersible: Learn about submersibles, their design, capabilities, and the differences between them and AUVs.

3: LongTerm Mine Reconnaissance System: Discover how AUVs are used in military operations for mine detection and longterm reconnaissance.

4: Underwater Glider: A deep look at underwater gliders, their unique propulsion systems, and their application in oceanography.

5: Unmanned Underwater Vehicle: Gain insight into unmanned vehicles and how they operate autonomously for scientific research.

6: Unmanned Surface Vehicle: Explore unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) and their integration with AUVs for ocean monitoring.

7: Kongsberg Maritime: Learn about Kongsberg Maritime’s innovations in AUV technologies and their impact on maritime robotics.

8: Seaglider: Examine the Seaglider's unique design and its role in longduration data collection in marine environments.

9: Uncrewed Vehicle: Understand the growing field of uncrewed underwater vehicles and their increasing importance in various sectors.

10: Explorer AUV: Delve into the specifications and mission capabilities of the Explorer AUV in underwater exploration.

11: AUV150: Study the features and design principles of the AUV150, a pioneering model in the autonomous underwater vehicle space.

12: Liquid Robotics: Discover Liquid Robotics and their development of innovative AUVs for data collection in remote ocean environments.

13: Liberdade Class Underwater Glider: Investigate the Liberdade Class underwater glider's design and its scientific mission applications.

14: REMUS (Vehicle): Learn about the REMUS vehicle series, widely used in research, military, and environmental applications.

15: Knifefish (Robot): Explore the Knifefish robot and its bioinspired design, which mimics fish movement in underwater environments.

16: Bluefin21: Study the Bluefin21 AUV and its critical role in highprofile missions, such as deepsea exploration and disaster recovery.

17: Bluefin Robotics: Delve into the history of Bluefin Robotics and its cuttingedge solutions in autonomous underwater technology.

18: USV Maxlimer: Discover the USV Maxlimer and its significant role in marine data collection and autonomous missions.

19: CSSC Unmanned Vehicles: Learn about CSSC's unmanned vehicle technologies and their impact on global maritime operations.

20: Hadal ARV: Explore the Hadal Autonomous Robotic Vehicle, designed for deepsea exploration and research.

21: XTDT Unmanned Vehicles: Gain insights into XTDT's unmanned underwater vehicle systems and their applications in modern research.

This book serves as a crucial resource for professionals in marine research, robotics, and defense sectors. It offers essential knowledge for students and hobbyists interested in the future of autonomous underwater systems. The comprehensive breakdown of technologies, their realworld applications, and the profound connection to the broader field of Robotics Science makes this book a musthave for anyone serious about understanding the evolution of underwater robotics.