Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV)
Developed a 1:20 scale autonomous surface vehicle prototype for environmental monitoring in coastal waters. Optimized the catamaran hull configuration and integrated a Python-based navigation system.
Length
117 cmPower
LiPo Battery (12V)Sensors
GPS, IMU, UltrasonicControl
Raspberry Pi / PythonKey Engineering Challenges Solved:
- Waterproofing: Designed silicone-sealed compartments for electronics.
- Stability: Analyzed hull performance for wave heights ≤ 0.5m.
- Navigation: Implemented PID control logic for course keeping.