Overwater Construction

Overwater construction research focuses on developing autonomous systems and efficient methods for building structures in marine environments. Current efforts concentrate on improving the stability and maneuverability of unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) through advanced control algorithms like nonlinear model predictive control (NMPC) and adaptable hull designs, as well as automating tasks such as component placement and structural inspection using computer vision techniques applied to UAV imagery. These advancements aim to increase efficiency, safety, and precision in overwater construction, impacting both the construction industry and related fields like marine engineering and robotics.