2024/11/13 by Karl Mason, Daniel F. Kelly, Mason, Karl +1
Engineering · #Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI) #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Maritime Navigation and Safety #Robotics (cs.RO) #Underwater Vehicles and Communication Systems
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2411.08605
openalex publication_date 2024/11/13 · openalex created_date 2024/11/16 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
This paper presents Low-cost Marine Autonomous Robotic Vehicle Explorer (Lo-MARVE), a novel autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed to provide a low cost solution for underwater exploration and environmental monitoring in shallow water environments. Lo-MARVE offers a cost-effective alternative to existing AUVs, featuring a modular design, low-cost sensors, and wireless communication capabilities. The total cost of Lo-MARVE is approximately EUR 500. Lo-MARVE is developed using the Raspberry Pi 4B microprocessor, with control software written in Python. The proposed AUV was validated through field testing outside of a laboratory setting, in the freshwater environment of the River Corrib in Galway, Ireland. This demonstrates its ability to navigate autonomously, collect data, and communicate effectively outside of a controlled laboratory setting. The successful deployment of Lo-MARVE in a real-world environment validates its proof of concept.