ASV AeroCat: Small Platform for Teaching and Research in Robotics

• Accacio F. Dos S. Neto CEFET-MG
• Vinícius B. Schettino CEFET-MG
• Jennifer M. Lamas CEFET-MG
• João Marcelo R. Silva CEFET-MG
• Vitor Eduardo F. Oliveira CEFET-MG
• Anderson G. Pires CEFET-MG
• Milena F. Pinto CEFET-RJ

Resumo

Autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) play a crucial role in various applications such as bathymetric mapping, pollution monitoring, surveillance, and oceanographic studies. However, despite their undeniable importance, there is a scarcity of vessels specifically designed for robotics education. This market gap presents a significant opportunity, as integrating robotics concepts into ASVs could enhance the educational experience, addressing demand in the field of hands-on learning in marine robotics. This paper introduces the ASV AeroCat, a vessel developed with robotics education and research in mind. With reduced dimensions and weight, AeroCat features a differential-aerial propulsion system, making it ideal for operation in shallow water environments. Throughout the paper, details of the design and potential educational applications of the AeroCat will be discussed.

Palavras-chave: Sea surface, Pollution, Surveillance, Surface contamination, Conferences, Education, Propulsion, Robots, Autonomous Surface Vehicles, Marine Robotics, Robotics Education, Position Control