Autonomous vehicles for intelligent intervention
Developing a system to enable ROVs to identify and correct problems in deep ocean environments.
Project leader
Dates
2019 to 2023
Project staff
Academic staff
Researchers
- Mr Ioannis Polymenis (PhD candidate)
Sponsors
EPSRC DTP (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council Doctoral Training Partnership)
Description
Faults or damage to infrastructure in harsh or remote environments can pose a threat to humans or the environment. Such locations might include deep oceans, outer space and sites which have been subject to natural disasters. In these locations, human intervention may not be technically or economically feasible. In the case of deep oceans, the use of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) may be impractical. The umbilical cables restrict their movement. The cost of the necessary support vessel and skilled human operators is also prohibitive.
We are developing an autonomous robotic system able to identify problems. It will then decide upon and carry out intelligent physical interventions to mitigate them.