Overview
Kelpie Robotics is an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) project focused on marine inspection and environmental monitoring. The platform integrates embedded control systems, sensor fusion, and real-time communication for reliable subsea operation.
Technical Highlights
- Designed embedded control architecture for autonomous underwater navigation
- Integrated sensor fusion pipeline for real-time environmental data collection
- Developed waterproof housing and mechanical integration for subsea deployment
- Implemented real-time communication system for surface telemetry
- Built modular payload system for mission-specific sensor configurations
Engineering Focus
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Hardware | Embedded microcontrollers, IMU, depth sensors, thrusters |
| Software | Embedded C/C++, ROS, sensor fusion algorithms |
| Systems | Navigation, power management, real-time telemetry |
Outcomes
- Fully autonomous underwater navigation capability
- Modular payload architecture for multi-mission deployment
- Robust subsea mechanical integration
- Real-time surface communication and telemetry