ROV Teleoperation

Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) teleoperation aims to improve the control and situational awareness of underwater robots for tasks like exploration and intervention. Current research focuses on enhancing operator interfaces, often incorporating third-person views synthesized from onboard cameras and integrating digital twin technologies for improved visualization and simulation. These advancements leverage techniques like simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) and acoustic-based pose estimation, often incorporating intermittent surface-based position corrections to mitigate drift. Ultimately, these efforts seek to reduce operator workload, improve mission efficiency, and expand the accessibility and capabilities of underwater robotics.