Underwater Manipulation

Underwater manipulation focuses on enabling robots to perform dexterous tasks in aquatic environments, a challenging domain due to the complexities of underwater dynamics and limited visibility. Current research emphasizes improving teleoperated systems, often employing bimanual control schemes and haptic feedback for enhanced dexterity, alongside developing accurate hydrodynamic models to compensate for the effects of water resistance and currents on robot movement. This field is crucial for advancing autonomous underwater vehicle capabilities in diverse applications, such as subsea infrastructure inspection, marine resource exploration, and environmental monitoring.