Design and Control of Autonomous Underwater Robots: A Survey

  • Authors:
  • J. Yuh

  • Affiliations:
  • Autonomous Systems Laboratory, 2540 Dole St. Holmes 302, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822. yuh@eng.hawaii.edu http://www.eng.hawaii.edu/~asl

  • Venue:
  • Autonomous Robots
  • Year:
  • 2000

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Abstract

During the 1990s, numerous worldwide research and developmentactivities have occurred in underwater robotics, especially in thearea of autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs). As the ocean attractsgreat attention on environmental issues and resources as well asscientific and military tasks, the need for and use of underwaterrobotic systems has become more apparent. Great efforts have beenmade in developing AUVs to overcome challenging scientific andengineering problems caused by the unstructured and hazardous oceanenvironment. In the 1990s, about 30 new AUVs have been builtworldwide. With the development of new materials, advanced computingand sensory technology, as well as theoretical advancements, R&Dactivities in the AUV community have increased. However, this is justthe beginning for more advanced, yet practical and reliable AUVs.This paper surveys some key areas in current state-of-the-artunderwater robotic technologies. It is by no means a complete surveybut provides key references for future development. The newmillennium will bring advancements in technology that will enable thedevelopment of more practical, reliable AUVs.