Open Architecture Platform for Underwater Vehicles for Rapid Adaptation, Collaborative Sensing, Navigation, and Autonomy

The maritime operational environment requires autonomous underwater platforms capable of executing a wide array of defense, commercial, and scientific missions without the constraints of traditional, proprietary architectures. Current systems often face limitations in payload flexibility, prolonged downtime for repairs, and challenges in multi-platform collaboration. This topic seeks the development of an AUV ecosystem that reduces mechanical complexity while maintaining strict control across th...