Mission
We are developing highly maneuverable and cost-efficient underwater drones, creating a scalable foundation for a functional multi-agent swarm system. Our drones eliminate the need for cables by integrating a wireless communication system based on radio frequency antennas, achieving a low latency with high data rates. For precise navigation and obstacle avoidance, we combine a AHRS sensor with pressure measurements and acoustic data, enabling accurate localization for autonomous swarm control even in the harshest environment.
System Overview
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Longterm visions
Inspection and Maintenance
Autonomous underwater robots provide 24/7 predictive maintenance for offshore wind parks, inspecting foundations and cables. They resurface to recharge using solar panels on their tops, preventing costly repairs and downtime.
Manipulation and Sampling
The drone swarm operates in harbors, cleaning ship hulls to reduce fuel consumption and replacing divers in hazardous underwater repairs, thereby minimizing time spent in drydocks and enhancing operational efficiency.
Search and Rescue
Our drone swarm can assist rescuers in locating people in waterlogged environments, swiftly covering larger areas and scanning more efficiently than traditional methods, greatly improving survival chances.
Check out our latest progress
October 2024
Kicking Off the Journey!
On the 23.09.2024 our exciting student project finally [...]
First Prototype
After just four weeks, we already have an operational [...]
November 2024
First RF Underwater Communication Test
The first week of November marked an exciting milestone for [...]
Making Waves: Our First Drone is Waterborne!
On a cold, quiet evening at the Innovationspark Dübendorf, the [...]
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Meet the team
We are a team of 8 mechanical engineers and 1 electrical engineer, building on the strong educational foundation of ETH Zürich. Driven by a shared passion to innovate, we explore new ways to revolutionize underwater robotics. We are highly motivated, dedicated to push boundaries and create impactful solutions.
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