Autonomous swarm fleet
Our autonomous swarm is a fleet of identical small-scale vessels designed for coordinated multi-agent operations and educational activities. Each unit features the same hardware configuration, enabling synchronized missions and serving as a practical platform for teaching autonomous systems concepts.
The fleet’s standardized design allows for rapid deployment and easy maintenance, while the mesh network communication enables complex cooperative behaviors including formation control, area coverage, and distributed sensing missions.
In simulation
Using advanced software-in-the-loop (SITL) simulation environments, we develop and evaluate complex patrolling and area exploration scenarios for autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). Our simulation framework enables algorithmic mission planning where patrol areas are automatically divided into subregions based on the number of available USVs. Each vehicle is autonomously assigned its exploration mission within its designated zone, demonstrating coordinated swarm behavior for maritime surveillance and reconnaissance operations.
Specifications
| Length | 1m (each) |
| Autonomy | 4 hours |
| Control | Centralized swarm control |
| Communication | Ad-hoc mesh network |
| Primary use | Swarm operations, Education |
| Configuration | Identical hardware platform |
Shared equipment
- Pixhawk 2.4.8 Autopilot
- NEO-M8N GPS Module
- Raspberry Pi 5 8GB
- 5000mAh LiPo Battery
- 2.4GHz Telemetry Radio
- Custom Hull Design
In action
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