Autonomous sub explores the depths on its own

Although it's tempting to refer to vehicle in the photo above as an ROV – a Remote-Operated Vehicle – the whole idea behind it is that it doesn't require an operator. Created by a team at Japan's Okayama University, the MOS/AUV (Move on Sensing/Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) is designed to find its own way along the bottom of the sea or a lake, performing various tasks as it does so. .. Continue Reading Autonomous sub explores the depths on its own



Section: Robotics



Tags: Autonomous, Okayama University, Submarine, Underwater



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