To perform complex tasks such as underwater pipeline inspection
(inside and outside), drilling, manipulating 3D objects, cutting,
sample collection, etc., in 3D space.
A suitable autonomous/intelligent motion control scheme for
tracking, positioning and various deep-sea operations such as
inspection, valve opening, drilling, etc.
Detailed design and fabrication of a six DOF multi-purpose vehicle
with intelligent motion control.
A fully functional prototype is developed and demonstrated