Unmanned Underwater Vehicle

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) are robotic systems designed for autonomous operation in aquatic environments, primarily aiming to improve efficiency and safety in underwater tasks such as inspection, mapping, and exploration. Current research emphasizes enhancing UUV navigation and control through advanced sensor fusion (integrating vision and acoustic data), refined control algorithms (like Bayesian optimization and neural network-based approaches including fuzzy logic and sliding mode control), and bio-inspired designs mimicking efficient aquatic locomotion. These advancements are crucial for expanding the capabilities of UUVs in diverse applications, including aquaculture, oceanographic research, and underwater infrastructure maintenance.