Towards the end of 2024, Boxfish Robotics introduced the Boxfish AUV Research Kit, an advanced autonomous underwater vehicle designed to streamline the development and deployment of custom computer vision algorithms. Read more >>
The platform provides researchers and engineers with a fully integrated system, eliminating the need for extensive equipment setup and allowing them to focus on innovation in underwater imaging and autonomous navigation.
At the core of the system is the field-proven Boxfish AUV, equipped with a six-degree-of-freedom (6DOF) navigation system and a suite of high-performance imaging technologies. Rated to 300 meters, the vehicle features machine vision cameras, high-CRI lighting, and USBL and DVL positioning systems, ensuring precise data capture even in challenging underwater environments.
The system’s modular architecture allows for the integration of additional sensors and tools, making it adaptable to a wide range of scientific and industrial applications.
The inclusion of Boxfish TetheLink, a fiber-optic tether interface, enables live data streaming to the surface, facilitating real-time testing of new algorithms and mission scenarios.
Researchers can leverage the ROS 2 framework, which provides direct access to the AUV‘s motion and imaging system nodes, enabling customization and seamless software development. Combined with Boxfish’s mission planning software, the kit simplifies deployment, reducing the time required for field testing.
Designed for applications such as underwater object recognition, 3D mapping, and marine species tracking, the system offers a reliable, high-performance platform for exploration and development. The Boxfish AUV Research Kit is now available to researchers and institutions worldwide, marking a new step forward in the evolution of autonomous underwater research.
Craig Anderson, founder of Boxfish Robotics, commented, “The Boxfish AUV Research Kit empowers computer engineers and researchers by simplifying the path to innovation.
“By eliminating unnecessary setup and technical hurdles, we enable scientists to focus on advancing underwater autonomy and achieving groundbreaking results.”
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